Catherine Latimer
Catherine Latimer is the executive director of the John Howard Society of Canada, an organization advocating for the rights and rehabilitation of prisoners. She has been vocal about issues of inmate safety and the need for transparency in investigations regarding deaths in custody, emphasizing the importance of addressing systemic problems within the correctional system.
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Catherine Latimer, a former federal crime-policy analyst, said politicians need to pay attention to the homicide data as they promise harsher punishments for violent offenders.
Murders dropped sharply in several major Canadian cities last year, data show
Canada· 2026-01-20
Catherine Latimer, executive director of the John Howard Society, argued that judges need to understand life in jails.
Murderer’s appearance at panel discussion for Ontario judges prompts controversyCanada· 2025-11-14
Catherine Latimer is the executive director of the John Howard Society who criticized the police union's proposals for legislative changes.
Toronto Police Association pushes tougher sentences for young offendersCanada· 2025-10-13
Catherine Latimer expressed concern about the lack of answers regarding inmate security following Pickton's death.
Still no charges in Robert Pickton prison death almost one year after fatal assaultCanada· 2025-05-30
