USJE’s Commemoration of the Portapique Tragedy

On the occasion of this 6th anniversary, USJE extends its sincere condolences to all those affected by the Portapique tragedy. We seek to continue to do our part to address gender based violence through our National Equity Committee, training of our union’s leadership and related efforts.  

National President visits Edmonton Institution

On April 1, 2026, National President David Neufeld and Regional Vice-President Zef Ordman conducted a site visit of Edmonton Institution (EI). This was President Neufeld’s first visit to Edmonton Institution and presented an opportunity to meet with several members of the USJE Local Executive (Local 31068), many USJE members throughout the institution, and members of EI’s management team.

New research highlights urgent need to support Correctional Program Officers and strengthen rehabilitation in Canada’s correctional system

The report, Correctional Program Officers: Wellness, Safety, and the Responsibility of Rehabilitation, is based on interviews with more than 100 CPOs across the country and provides the first comprehensive look at the workplace realities faced by the professionals responsible for delivering rehabilitation programming in federal institutions and in the community.