Commissioner's update for correctional employees: February 3, 2025
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.
Our core values: Respect, fairness, professionalism, inclusiveness, and accountability.
The beginning of February marks the start of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions. This year’s spotlight is on Black leadership. The theme, Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations, highlights the profound impact of Black leaders throughout our history and recognizes those helping shape our future.
As part of our communications this month, we will be amplifying the voices of Black leaders across CSC, including employees, volunteers, and members of the Black Employee Network, who help advance meaningful change within CSC. I am incredibly proud of the diverse leadership across CSC. Your hard work, dedication and commitment to inclusivity is truly worth celebrating.
New Let’s Talk Article
I invite you to read and share with your colleagues, our latest story about Adam Webber, the National Command Sergeant-Major for our Guard of Honour.
Last year, Sergeant-Major Webber achieved a milestone by becoming CSC’s first honorary aide-de-camp to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, a prestigious role. CSC is honored to be represented by such a dedicated employee. Congratulations Adam!
Important Seizures
I want to highlight once again the great work of our employees, this time at Beaver Creek Institution and Collins Bay Institution.
On January 12, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items, including tobacco products, marijuana, “shatter” (cannabis concentrate), drug paraphernalia, as well as cell phones and cell phone accessories, was seized at Beaver Creek Institution. The estimated institutional value of this seizure is $266,525.
On January 22, another seizure occurred at Collins Bay Institution. The package seized included tobacco, marijuana, ecstasy, fentanyl, and a cell phone. The estimated institutional value is $239,310.
Thank you to everyone involved. I am grateful for your vigilance, hard work, and professionalism.
Final report of the Structured Intervention Unit (SIU) Implementation Advisory Panel
Lastly, the SIU Implementation Advisory Panel published its final report last week, marking the end of their mandate, following years of oversight. You can read the final report and the Minister’s Statement on the Public Safety website.
- Minister McGuinty welcomes final Structured Intervention Unit Implementation Advisory Panel report
- Solitary Confinement and the SIU in Canada’s Penitentiaries - The Final Report
I would like to thank the panel members for their work and insights, which will continue to be considered as we move forward. Thank you again to all staff for their steadfast commitment to implementing this historic transformation, which contributes to our overall mission to rehabilitate those in our care. Your ongoing work to support our SIUs is acknowledged and appreciated.
Thanks again to all of you for the commitment and dedication you continue to show in your work every day and for always autographing your work with excellence.
“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.”
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