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Canada's Criminal Justice System: An American Design

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.

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