Correctional facilities (prisons, penitentiaries, correctional centres) house individuals serving sentences or awaiting trial. In Canada, the federal government operates penitentiaries for those serving sentences of two years or more, while provinces operate correctional centres for shorter sentences and remand (pre-trial detention). Correctional facilities located within or near municipalities impact local communities through employment, service demands, and community relations. When facilities are proposed or expanded, municipalities have limited formal authority over federal or provincial properties but may engage on planning, traffic, and community impact issues. Reintegration of released individuals also involves municipal social services and housing.