COVID-19 update for offenders and their families: February 25, 2022
This content is a message to federal offenders and their families from Correctional Service Canada's (CSC's) Commissioner.
You may have heard that some communities across the country have announced they will start to relax some of the COVID-19 restrictions, in a gradual way. CSC continues to follow the public health guidelines in the community where your institution is located, and is working through a process to gradually and safely resume some additional activities at our sites.
We have a process in place for making these decisions in collaboration with:
- public health experts,
- Elders,
- union partners, and
- other stakeholders.
More information will follow.
In the meantime, your cooperation in following our health measures is much appreciated. Please continue to wear a mask, and monitor your own health. Let Health Services know if you don’t feel well.
As we reach the end of Black History Month, I want to thank everyone who took the time to reflect on the challenges Black and racialized communities face. I hope you will continue, year round, to consider ways to create a culture that is free from racism and discrimination. Every day, we have the chance to take a step forward through our actions, words, and discussions. By being conscious of what we say and how we act, we can make a positive difference in both our own lives and the lives of others.
I commend the students in Bowden Institution’s carpentry program for donating pieces they made, such as Adirondack chairs and coffee tables, to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Red Deer, Alberta. Proceeds from the sale of such items goes to build homes for low-income families. Bowden’s eight-week pre-employment carpentry program teaches valuable woodworking skills to prepare for a related job upon release. Kudos to those learning to be carpenters. To everyone involved, you should be proud. Not only did you make beautiful pieces of furniture, but you donated them to a good cause where they will be appreciated for years to come.
Getting involved, through education or skills development, can have an enormous impact on your lives and future. Think about something new you would like to learn and ways you can get involved. I spoke last week about goal-setting. It is important to stay motivated on what you can do to better yourself. Take time this week to reflect on this and discuss ideas with members of your Case Management Team.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation. Keep up the good work of educating yourself and taking steps to improve your life.
No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself. — Madonna
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