Commissioner's update for correctional employees: May 13, 2024
This content is a message to Correctional Service Canada (CSC) staff from CSC's Commissioner.
Our Mission: The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.
Today and tomorrow, I am at the United Nations headquarters in New York with Assistant Commissioner Kirstan Gagnon to meet Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations. This will be an opportunity to discuss the correctional aspects of peacekeeping around the world and promote the important and hard work you do.
The Service plays an important leadership role on the international stage and other countries look to you as examples of excellence. I will share more details about how our meetings went in my message next week.
Welcoming the New Regional Deputy Commissioner for Quebec
With Anne-Marie Labalette, the incoming Regional Deputy Commissioner for Quebec
Last Thursday, May 9, I was pleased to officially welcome Anne-Marie Labalette, as the incoming Regional Deputy Commissioner for Quebec. The change-of-command ceremony was held at the Centre de congrès Palace in Laval.
I’d like to thank the outgoing RDC, Alessandria Page for her exceptional work and offer best wishes on her retirement.
May Commemorative Dates
May is Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. This is an opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and learn more about the countless contributions Jewish Canadians have made to our country in every profession from medicine, science, the arts, and technology.
May is also Asian Heritage Month, and on May 17, we will commemorate International Day Against Homophobia.
You can find a more complete list of important dates recognized by the Government of Canada at Canadian Heritage. You may also visit the Prime Minister’s page to read statements on these commemorative dates.
Commemorative diversity dates celebrated at CSC are on the Hub (accessible only on the Government of Canada network).You can visit the Hub for other upcoming special events and activities, as well.
Faces of CSC
Ronda Canfield is a Correctional Officer at Dorchester Penitentary in New Brunswick. She talks about the pride she has wearing the CSC uniform and how she feels she is helping change lives. Watch the Lift Me Up video where Ronda explains how she helps offenders choose to see a different way to live.
Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
From May 12 to 18, Canada honours the courage and resilience of victims of crime during Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. The week aims to raise public awareness of the issues victims of crime face and the services available to them.
I am proud that CSC provides services to over 8,700 registered victims and survivors of crime.
Daily, our victim services officers assist victims by:
- providing information to victims about offenders
- bringing forward their concerns about offender transfers and conditional release
- explaining the federal corrections and conditional release system
- referring them to other victim services and agencies.
Our organization helps protect victims and their families and, by doing so, it contributes to safer and stronger communities. I wish to thank all staff for their efforts to support victims, especially our victim services officers who assist victims and survivors of crime every day.
Emerson Douyon Nominations
Nominations are now open for the annual Emerson Douyon Multiculturalism Award. The award is presented to a CSC employee or community partner who significantly contributes to the promotion of multiculturalism and diversity within CSC or the community. Employees, volunteers, individuals on contract or summer students and members of the public are eligible. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their efforts, I encourage you to nominate them for this important award.
- Learn more about the Emerson Douyon Award.
This coming weekend is the Victoria Day long weekend. For those who will be working over the long weekend, thank you again for your hard work, commitment and dedication to keeping Canadians safe. For those who will have it off, I hope you’re able to have an enjoyable and relaxing time.
Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.
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