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CORCAN lays the foundation for the post wild-fire recovery in Jasper

Learn about CORCAN’s efforts to assist with the post wild-fire recovery in Jasper, Alberta

Two small modular homes sit in a snowy landscape, connected by a cleared walkway as snow falls and trees appear in the distance.

Four Millhaven Institution staff members pose outdoors beside a time capsule displayed among large stones. The institution’s secure perimeter is visible in the background.

More than walls: As Millhaven marks 55 years, staff celebrate the people behind one of Canada’s most demanding institutions

Millhaven Institution is marking its 55th anniversary by looking back at the events that shaped its history and the dedicated staff who continue to shape its future.


Restorative justice in the land of a thousand hills: How a single letter became a catalyst for forgiveness in Rwanda

Discover how a former CSC chaplain Rev. Dr. Pierre Allard helped communities heal from unimaginable loss, and how a CSC colleague recently helped support that mission.

Seven people sit together around a small wooden table inside a simple room with earthen walls, smiling as they gather for a group meeting.

An empty snowmobile on a vast snowy landscape.

Wayne Buller’s journey to the North

Profile of Assistant Warden Wayne Buller and his time working in Nunavut with the territorial Justice Department.


An unexpected path to corrections: Joyce Seidel honoured with James A. Murphy CAC award

Joyce Seidel first became involved with the Correctional Service of Canada through her professional work. Now, she’s a trusted partner as a member of a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).

Award recipient Joyce Seidel holds her certificate alongside Regional Deputy Commissioner Brooks Kassen.

A brightly coloured collaborative painting.

Half a canvas, one shared story: How art is connecting incarcerated artists to the community

Through a unique partnership between incarcerated artists and high school students, the ART & Justice project is reminding participants of their shared humanity on both sides of the prison walls.


Taking the plunge: CSC staff brave the cold for a good cause

CSC staff at the National Training Satellite Academy took the Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics PEI.

Five Correctional Trainers stand in uniform on a beach, posing for a photo with the Polar Plunge mascot in a polar bear suit.

A close-up image of a microphone on a podium with a blurred audience in the background.

Second chances in real time: How a speakers’ program for prison inmates is changing lives and minds

The LINKS program is a constant reminder that while participants can never undo what they’ve done, they can still do something meaningful with their lives.


LINKED lifestyle: Instilling healthy living practices in CSC recruits

Andriy Tyshkevych shares how the LINKED wellness program instills healthy habits and routines into new recruits as part of the Correctional Training Program.

Andriy Tyshkevych smiling and posing for a picture wearing a t-shirt with the LINKED logo while sitting on a rock in the forest.

A woman with blonde hair is holding a puppy. She is standing next to a wooden doghouse in an industrial workshop setting.

The connector: How Kim Ezzard turned a correctional career into a launchpad for change

After more than three decades with Correctional Service Canada, Kim Ezzard has learned that meaningful change often starts with something simple: a conversation, a shared activity, and the chance to have a rare mental break from the intensity of prison life. 


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Let’s Talk is a publication of Correctional Service Canada (CSC). Let’s Talk shares stories new and old of the people and programs at CSC. These stories provide an engaging window into how CSC fulfills its mission of contributing to public safety and assisting in rehabilitation. Let’s Talk is your home for informative articles, podcasts, and videos about CSC.

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2026-08-11