Administration of Canada's correctional system rests entirely within the jurisdiction of the federal government.

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In Canada, the correctional system is a shared responsibility; the federal government handles penitentiaries for offenders sentenced to two years or more, while provincial and territorial governments manage jails and correctional facilities for those sentenced to less than two years.

Administration of Canada's Correctional System Rests Entirely Within the Jurisdiction