In his role as Chair of the House Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, Jim had built a fruitful working relationship with USJE. Jim Carr understood clearly the importance of the work our members perform on behalf of Canadians, a knowledge he longed to bring to the Standing Committee.
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National President reaches out to members in the Arctic Circle
National President, David Neufeld, had the incredible opportunity to visit three very remote detachments in the Northwest Territories alongside Local President (X0149 Yellowknife RCMP/Justice/PPSC) Samuel Bourget. Both Neufeld and Bourget were extremely grateful for this opportunity to meet face-to-face with the Detachment Services Assistants who have not experienced a personal visit from USJE representatives due to the remoteness of their locations.
Newsletter – December 5
Panel presentation for Conservative caucus, LEAN management and more
Report on Kemptville Training Facility released, questions remain
In April 2021, the RCMP retained the services of a third-party environmental consultant to perform an analysis and assessment of potential health and safety hazards associated with the Kemptville training facility that was used by RCMP from the late 1980s until 2005.
While the BluMetric report concludes that the risks associated with the exposure to each hazardous material ranged from no anticipated risk to low risk, the report does not eliminate the possibility that illnesses and injuries could potentially be linked to past exposures and conditions at this site.
Where’s Mona? USJE members in Quebec participate in PSAC’s National Day of Action
USJE members from seven Locals in Québec showed up in droves to take part in PSAC’s National Day of Action on November 28.
National leaders tour world-class police dog training centre in Alberta
National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-Presidents Valda Behrens and Jeff Sandelli visited the Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta, a world-class facility. The visit provided the opportunity to meet with a number of USJE members, and to better understand the important work they do in helping to keep Canadians safe.
USJE member Shauna Burns-Thomson awarded for being a Champion of Mental Health
When Shauna Burns joined Correctional Service Canada, she noticed her peers struggling, and many were burning out. Shauna’s background in mental health enabled her to see that the workplace was having a significant impact on the mental health of employees; this was especially noticeable during the COVID pandemic. When an opportunity became available to take on the EAP and CISM lead position, Shauna decided to step up.
Update regarding the USJE Public Safety Awards on Parliament Hill
USJE is turning to the membership to help make the launch of these National Public Safety Awards a resounding success. We encourage you to think about nominating a colleague whose years of service and commitment amid challenging work conditions stand out to you and others. This is the moment to express your gratitude and your admiration.
Union of Safety and Justice Employees holds rally to keep RCMP in Alberta
“Rural policing in Alberta needs the experience of a more robust RCMP, not a costly and uncertain transition to a provincial police force.”
Opinion: Provincial police force isn’t the answer to organized crime or addictions in Alberta
Last week, Premier Danielle Smith announced in her mandate letters to cabinet members that she is likely forging ahead with the establishment of a provincial police force. During her leadership campaign, Smith endorsed her predecessor’s preoccupation with having a “made-in-Alberta” police force to respond to rural and urban crime.