The Kingston Penitentiary marked the first instance of cooperation between Canada and the United States on criminal justice matters. Not only was the physical construction of the building overseen by an American (and a fierce Auburn Model supporter), but a former administrator from the Auburn prison became the first warden of the Kingston penitentiary. This foundational relationship meant the physical structures of Canada’s prisons would have American DNA in them moving forward.
Read MoreCanada has prided itself on multicultural values for years; it is both in written legislature and in public imaginary that Canada is a nation where various cultural and ethnic groups supposedly live together in harmony and constant celebration of one another. While the idea of instituting multiculturalism into the fabric of the country seems like an important step towards a more inclusive country, it can fall short in addressing some of the systemic issues of injustice that exist in Canada.
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