On September 1, 2022, Regional Vice-Presidents Patrick Ménard and Andréanne Samson accompanied the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Pam Damoff, and the Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Safety, Bloc Québécois MP Kristina Michaud, on a tour of the Port-Cartier Institution.
Updates
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest reigning monarch in the history of Canada. Her Majesty was an integral part of the fabric of our diverse and free society. The Queen was greatly loved across Canada, and She never failed to reciprocate that love towards the people of this country.
President Neufeld and RVP Behrens visit the Northwest Territories
On Tuesday, September 6th, National President David Neufeld, along with Regional Vice-President, Valda Behrens, visited the Behchoko Detachment in the Northwest Territories.
Statement to our members concerning recent tragedy in Saskatchewan
USJE offers its deepest sympathies to all those directly and indirectly affected by the tragic and disturbing events unfolding in Saskatchewan since Sunday. We offer our thoughts and prayers to everyone impacted by this devastating situation.
Labour Day 2022: Don’t just thank a union, get involved!
This Labour Day, don’t just thank a union: take action and get involved!
National President David Neufeld meets with O Division RCMP
USJE National President David Neufeld met with senior Members of the RCMP in O Division alongside MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Public Safety Minister Pam Damoff.
National President Neufeld and Regional VP Heather McKinnon engage with members at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada office in Winnipeg
On Wednesday, August 24th, National President David Neufeld, alongside USJE Regional Vice-President Heather McKinnon, visited the Public Prosecution Service of Canada office in Winnipeg. The visit provided an opportunity for all USJE members at the PPSC office to meet with their Regional Vice-President, the National President for USJE and Local President, Angie Sheard.
Court Administrative Services members discuss their work, the new normal and other issues with National President
On August 12, USJE National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-President–NCR Jean-Paul Surette met with front-line members at the Court Administrative Services (CAS) in Toronto to discuss their important work in the courts system across Canada. The tour was facilitated by USJE Local 70125 President, Jena Russell.
USJE convenes Members of Parliament on a two-day tour of federal correctional institutions as part of USJE’s Presumptive Injury Campaign
On August 15-16, National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-President Kirsty Havard, accompanied NDP Member of Parliament, Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford) and Liberal Member of Parliament, Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville), on visits to Mountain Institution (medium security) and Kent Institution (maximum security) located in Agassiz, British Columbia. MacGregor and Noormohamed both sit on the House Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security.
National President and RVP talk the “New Normal” and other workplace issues with Surrey RCMP members
On Tuesday, August 16th, National President, David Neufeld, alongside USJE Regional Vice-President for British Columbia & Yukon (RCMP-Justice-PPSC), Nicole Gibson and Local President, Zoe Johnston, visited Green Timbers RCMP E HQ in Surrey, British Columbia.