Commissioner's update for correctional employees: April 22, 2025
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.
I hope you all had a great long weekend! For those of you who worked this past weekend, thank you for your dedication and commitment.
Donald R. Yeomans award
I am pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 to 2024 Donald R. Yeomans Award for Values and Ethics, the Warden at Collins Bay Institution in the Ontario Region.
This award recognizes executives who contribute to CSC's values and ethics over a significant period of time. The recipient has consistently demonstrated respect for human dignity and the value of people. She is known for her work in developing and encouraging an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, transparency, and integrity.
Please join me in congratulating her for her leadership and her commitment to our organization.
Mental health presentations for staff
The first week of May marks Mental Health Week and this year’s theme is Unmasking Mental Health.
People living with mental health challenges often feel the need to hide behind a “mask” to protect themselves from judgment and discrimination. It is our responsibility to raise awareness, provide resources, and alleviate the stigma associated with mental health issues. Let us work towards creating a safe space for staff to be comfortable seeking support and opening up about this important issue.
The work that we do is hard, and it is not for everyone. It is a testament to your resilience and your commitment and dedication, which I underscore every week in my messages to you. While working in corrections can be tough, it can be very rewarding. It also comes with its own set of challenges that can take a toll on your mental health, particularly for our front-line staff.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. I encourage you to attend presentations organized by CSC’s Workplace Wellness and Employee Wellbeing Directorate on some of the mental health resources available to you at CSC.
You can attend one or both of the following sessions, for which calendar invites are being sent:
- Presentation on PSPNET’s Mental Health Program for Public Safety Personnel
- Employee Assistance Program, the referral agents and TELUS Health presentation on wellbeing
Communications
I wanted to tell you about an exciting new project that communications will be undertaking. We are starting a new docuseries on the important work done in our institutions, on the frontlines. As we undertake culture change at CSC, we want to tell our story effectively, showcase your positive impact, and highlight the essential role you all play in Canada.
I would like to thank you all for the commitment and dedication you show in your work every day.
Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.
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