Change of Command Ceremony at Nova Institution for Women
News Release
May 30, 2017 – Truro, Nova Scotia – Correctional Service Canada
On May 26, 2017, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Nova Institution for Women. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden, Adele MacInnis-Meagher, to the incoming Warden, Sheri Schwaerzle.
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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“I am honoured and take great pride in leading this institution. I believe in the important work we do at Nova Institution... I am a strong supporter of the model for women’s corrections, and the past six years working to make advances in this area have been the most rewarding time of my career.”
Sheri Schwaerzle, Warden of Nova Institution for Women, Correctional Service Canada
Contacts
Laurie Bernard
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Nova Institution for Women
902-897-1761