Change of Command Ceremony at Grand Valley Institution for Women in the Ontario region

News Release

July 4, 2016 – Kitchener, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On July 4, 2016, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Grand Valley Institution for Women in the Ontario region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden, Nancy Kinsman, to the incoming Warden, Elizabeth Vitek.

The ceremony reinforces the responsibility of leadership in the role of Warden. It represents the symbolic passing of responsibility, authority, and accountability from one correctional leader to another.

This ceremony is an important tradition for CSC. It reaffirms the incoming leader’s pledge to support CSC’s mission and contribute to the safety and security of the public, employees and offenders.

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Contact

Charlene Byfield
A/Assistant Warden Management Services
Grand Valley Institution for Women
(519) 895-8153

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