March 4, 2020
Statement from Justice Minister Cliff Cullen on Dauphin Correctional Centre
Since our government announced plans to invest in an $11-million renovation of the Dauphin Courthouse and wind down operations at the Dauphin Correctional Centre (DCC), my priority – and the priority of the entire department – has been our employees and their families.
The decision to close DCC was not made lightly, and I understand this has been a time of change and uncertainty that has affected many people and the community of Dauphin and the Parkland region.
I want to commend our staff at DCC and across the correctional system for continuing to serve the province and the people in our custody with dedication, professionalism and compassion.
I am pleased to report that government has finalized an agreement with the employees’ union to offer employment to all DCC staff who wish to remain working for the Manitoba government and assistance for those who wish to explore other employment opportunities. We have also agreed on a plan to support staff who may choose to relocate, as well as those who want to stay in Dauphin. We worked with the union to conclude this agreement within a month from the date we informed the employees and their union of the decision. We thank our employees for their patience with this process.
We will continue to keep the lines of communication open with employees, the union and the community.
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