Mission
In cooperation with partners and stakeholders, to provide effective services to individuals in conflict with the law that incorporate supervision, custody and rehabilitative programs that result in reduced offending.
Vision
To promote safe communities by strengthening offenders' ability to live and contribute in their communities.
Principles
We adhere to the following principles to guide our programs and services:
- Balance public safety processes with the needs of stakeholders.
- Base partnerships on respect, collective responsibility and teamwork.
- Respect and value diversity and equality.
- Acknowledge our duty to act fairly and provide access to redress mechanisms.
- Acknowledge that offenders have retained rights.
- Use least restrictive measures and best practices.
- Respect the interests of victims.
- Respect the rule of law.
- Follow best practices in providing supervision and services.
Values
We are accountable for the quality of the services we deliver and for our use of resources. We value employment equity and wellness.
Key Challenges
The key challenges we face are to:
- create an environment that reflects our vision, mission, principles and values;
- develop and maintain an accountability framework;
- maintain an integrated case management framework;
- implement best practices;
- strengthen inter-ministerial, inter-agency and community collaboration;
- strengthen culturally appropriate corrections services;
- maintain positive, respectful relationships in a complex and demanding work environment; and
- create public understanding and appreciation for the valuable role Corrections plays in public safety and positive outcomes for offenders.
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