Prisons Cut Dogs, Risk Safety | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 2m

Canada’s prison system is under fire as budget cuts slash critical contraband detection resources — including detector dogs, patrol vehicles, and staff — at Stony Mountain Institution, sparking alarm from unions who warn the move will fuel a dangerous rise in drugs and violence behind bars. With the Correctional Service aiming to slash $132 million by 2028, officers say losing key tools like canine units and mobile patrols undermines safety, especially as drugs enter prisons via drones and thrown packages. While officials defend the cuts as efficient and backed by intelligence, unions call…