Change of Command Ceremony at Beaver Creek Institution 

News release

June 27, 2019 – Gravenhurst, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On June 26, 2019, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Beaver Creek Institution. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden, Ms. Nancy Kinsman, to the incoming Warden, Mr. Chris Germain.

The ceremony reinforces the responsibility of leadership in the role of institutional head. 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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Quick facts

  • Beaver Creek Institution is located in the Town of Gravenhurst, within the Muskoka region of Ontario and first opened in 1961.

  • The institution houses both medium and minimum-security offenders, with a total rated capacity of 717. 

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Contacts

Michelle Lucas
Assistant Warden Management Services
Beaver Creek Institution
705-687-1742

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