Border officials say a detainee at an immigration holding centre in Surrey, B.C., has died after being found unresponsive on Christmas Day.
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Canada Border Services Agency says in a statement that first responders were called to the centre, where staff were attempting resuscitation.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
It says the person’s next of kin have been contacted, but their identity won’t be released due to privacy considerations.The statement says Surrey RCMP and the BC Coroner have been “engaged” after the detainee’s death, as is the case with all deaths in CBSA custody.“The health and safety of those in our care is of paramount importance to the CBSA. We take this responsibility very seriously,” it says.
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