Commissioner's update for correctional employees: June 9, 2025

Over the last week, wildfires across the country but especially in western Canada have been in the news. Our thoughts are with those who may have family and friends impacted by these events. Please continue to be supportive of each other as many colleagues may be dealing with these challenges or have family members in these impacted areas.

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued air quality warnings in several provinces. Please follow any local guidance related to outdoors activities. 

We are monitoring the situation closely and potential impacts on our institutions.

Faces of CSC: Mary Stephenson

Inauguration of the House of Nations at Archambault Institution

On May 30, Archambault Institution, in the Quebec Region, celebrated the inauguration of the House of Nations at the Indigenous Intervention Centre (IIC).

This new building was created to provide a space adapted to Indigenous culture and hold activities and ceremonies. This space will allow Indigenous peoples serving federal sentences to continue their healing path and will support their reintegration process. The House of Nations was built within Archambault Institution since it welcomes a large number of Indigenous offenders through the IIC. This represents an important step toward healing and acknowledging the generational trauma of Indigenous inmates. This inauguration is a sign of progress and a step in the right direction.

I want to sincerely thank everyone who worked on this significant project and contributed to organizing this event.

Hoofing for Hope

This month, Stacie Bourdon, a Correctional Officer at Edmonton Institution, is embarking on an incredible journey. Stacie is travelling to all seven CSC institutions in Alberta on horseback as part of her Hoofing for Hope campaign to promote mental wellbeing among correctional officers.

In the past, Stacie has brought horses to institutions and has seen a tremendous positive impact the animals have had for staff.

I wish Stacie the best of luck on her journey and encourage you to learn more about her amazing efforts in our Lift Me Up video series.

• Stacie, Correctional Officer

Pride Season

June marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. From coast to coast to coast, we come together to celebrate our shared values of diversity, equity and inclusion. As public servants, the season provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how we can promote these values in our workplaces. In the coming months, please take the time to get involved in discussions and activities happening in your region.

For more information, visit:

• Pride Season - Canada.ca

I am consistently impressed by the hard-working, professional people that make a positive impact through their work at CSC. Thank you for everything you do.