Vancouver International Airport: Alouette Correctional Centre

Alouette Correctional Centre: Lucia Dominga Vega Jimenez, 42, had been in custody for three weeks first at Alouette Correctional Centre, then at the airports immigration holding centre when she attempted to kill herself. She was taken to hospital on Dec. 20 and died eight days later. While it is not uncommon for immigrant holds to be lengthy, advocates note it is the responsibility of the to ensure the safety of detainees. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Mexican womans death in custody sparks call for accountability The death of a Mexican woman while in custody at Vancouver International Airport has sparked a dispute pitting the Canada Border Services Agency against advocacy groups who say the incident underscores the need for independent oversight of the agency and changes to its migrant detention policies. Activists demand answers after death of woman detained at airport (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.