Moncton, November 2, 2018 – Over one hundred correctional officers demonstrated in front of the offices of Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton) and Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina) to demand that the implementation of the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) be suspended. “We are asking the government to stop the implementation of the PNEP until the […]... Read the full article...
In Moncton, in front of the office of Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor // À Moncton, devant les bureaux de la ministre Ginette Petitpas Taylor
In Moncton, in front of the office of Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor to demand the suspension of the Prison Needle Exchange Program. //
À Moncton, devant les bureaux de la ministre Ginette Petitpas Taylor pour exiger la suspension du Programme d’échange de seringues en prison.
Moncton, November 2, 2018 – Over one hundred correctional officers demonstrated in front of the offices of Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton) and Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina) to demand that the implementation of the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) be suspended.
“We are asking the government to stop the implementation of the PNEP until the findings of the first two projects, in New Brunswick and Ontario, are released,” said UCCO-SACC-CSN National President Jason Godin. “We also demand to be consulted properly, so that our reservations about the program can be heard. UCCO-SACC-CSN recently expressed its concerns to Correctional Service Canada officials, but the union hopes to be able to continue the discussions as soon as possible.”
Putting Safety at Risk
The PNEP raises a number of concerns that could compromise the safety of correctional officers in particular. “Allowing for the use of needles in cells will considerably increase risks for our members,” said Jeff Wilkins, Atlantic Region President. “The safety of inmates is also put at risk, as is that of the public.” In similar programs in some European countries, injection is not permitted in cells, but only in supervised centres by health professionals.
In recent weeks, UCCO-SACC-CSN met with a number of senators and members of parliament, including Liberal members of parliament and staff from the Prime Minister’s Office, in order to voice its concerns with regard to the PNEP. “We will continue to mobilize to ensure that the program will not be carried out at the expense of correctional officers,” concluded Jason Godin.
About the Union
The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) represents over 7400 members in the five major regions of Canada: the Pacific, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic. UCCO-SACC-CSN represents correctional officers in 49 federal institutions.
Information:
Noémi Desrochers, CSN communications service
Cellphone: 514-216-1825
Harold Albrecht MP has created a petition to stop the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP). Please download a copy of the petition, sign it and share it with your friends and family. We need to make it clear to this government that the PNEP needs to stop now! In Solidarity
Harold Albrecht MP has created a petition to stop the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP). Please download a copy of the petition, sign it and share it with your friends and family. We need to make it clear to this government that the PNEP needs to stop now!
In Solidarity
Yesterday in Saskatoon, UCCO-SACC-CSN prairies members protested the Prison Needle Exchange Program, in front of the hotel where the Federal Liberal caucus meeting was taking place.
Yesterday in Saskatoon, UCCO-SACC-CSN prairies members protested the Prison Needle Exchange Program, in front of the hotel where the Federal Liberal caucus meeting was taking place.
Members of the 2017 UCCO SACC CSN Executive Committee
Starting from left to right
Derek Chin, James Bloomfield, Rob Finucan, Gord Robertson, Jason Godin, Eric Thibault, Frédérick Lebeau, Jeff Wilkins,
National and Regional Offices
Contact Information, phone Numbers, and addresses for National, and Regional Offices
UCCO SACC CSN
National Headquarters Canada Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux 1601 Avenue De Lorimier, Montréal Quebec H2K 4M5
Atlantic Regional Office
Atlantic Region
Union of Canadian Correctional Officers / Syndicat des Agents Correctionnels du Canada
Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux
238 St George Street, Suite 1
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 1V9
Canada
Telephone Number: (506) 386 9020
Fax Number: (506) 386 9024
Toll Free: 1 (888) 274 5888
Link to Google Map
Ontario Region
Union of Canadian Correctional Officers / Syndicat des Agents Correctionnels du Canada
Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux
Suite 105
780 Midpark Drive
Kingston
Ontario
K7M 7P6
Canada
Telephone Number: (613) 384 9191
Fax Number: (613) 384 6996
Toll Free: 1 (877) 503 5200
Link to Google Map
Prairies Regional Office
Prairies Region
Union of Canadian Correctional Officers / Syndicat des Agents Correctionnels du Canada
Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux
#250 9731-51 Ave NW
Edmonton
Alberta
T6E 4W8
Canada
Toll Free: 1 (877) 433 2600
Fax Number: (780) 408 2610
Link to Google Map
Pacific Regional Office
Pacific Region
Union of Canadian Correctional Officers / Syndicat des Agents Correctionnels du Canada
Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux
Suite 101
33711 Laurel Street
Abbotsford
British Columbia
V2S 1X3
Canada
Telephone Number: (604) 870 9560
Toll Free: 1 (877) 870 9560
Fax Number: (604) 870 9580
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