Damaged or inadequate pumps, filtration or water storage tanks and mechanical breakdowns in water delivery trucks and an unforgiving climate mean that schools in northern Quebec's Inuit territory of Nunavik regularly face water supply issues.

Most in-person visits to inmates have been on hold since the beginning of the pandemic, more than two years ago. Inmates and their families say they are suffering, while Correctional Service Canada says it is prioritizing health and safety.

A federal inmate and a lawyer are speaking out about problems with the system that allows prisoners to complain about their treatment. They say grievances are treated too slowly and sometimes lead to repercussions for those who dare complain.