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StatCan reports rising mortality among adults with recent provincial custody
Published by BriefDash · · Toronto
Statistics Canada’s November 6 study found that mortality among adults recently incarcerated in five provinces rose from 94 deaths per 10,000 people in 2016 to 230 in 2023. It links correctional and death records; most deaths occurred after release. The analysis excludes federal custody and describes patterns, rather than establishing what caused the increase.
Why it matters
The findings inform discussion of health and support needs following release from custody.
Source dated November 6, 2026 · Statistics Canada ↗
Adapted from Statistics Canada, Juristat: mortality trends, 2016–2023. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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