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Federal Corrections EDERAL CORRECTIONS
Published by the authority of the Commissioner of Penitentiaries and the Chairman of the National Parole Board to inform Correctional Officers employed by the Government of Canada
concerning developments in the Federal Correctional Field. olume 2 — June-July, 1962 Printed in Kingston Penitentiary on. Donald M. Fleming, Q.C., Appointed as New Federal Minister of Justice The appointment of Donald Methuen Fleming, Entering the University of Toronto at 16 years C., as Canada's Minister of Justice was announced of age, he graduated in 1925 with the Governor- ecently by Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker. General's Gold Medal for General Proficiency, the r. Fleming was Minister of Finance from 1957 highest award in the Faculty of Arts, and the Breuls ntil his appointment to the Justice portfolio. Gold Medal for Political Science. He was also award- ed the first Alexander MacKenzie Scholarship in the As Head of the Department of Justice, Mr. Second Year (1923) and the first Alexander Mac- 'Leming succeeds Hon. E. Davie Fulton, who has een appointed Minister of Public Works. The ap- Kenzie Scholarship in the Third Year (1924) in the intments were among a number announced by Mr. Political Science Course. iefenbaker in an extensive realignment of Federal Att,ending Osgoode Hall Law School, he was awarded scholarships there in 1926 and 1927. and abinet posts. graduated in 1928 with a Silver Medal and the Chris- A prominent Toronto barrister and a veteran topher Robinson Memorial Scholarship. In addition, arliamentarian, Mr. Fleming was first elected to the he obtained the degree of Bachelor of Laws from the :ouse of Commons for the constituency of Toronto- University of Toronto in 1930. He was a member of glinton in the 1945 general election. He has repre- the University of Toronto Senate from 1945 to 1948. mted Eglinton continuously- since that time, having Called to the Ontario Bar in 1928, following n re-elected in 1949, 1953, 1957, 1958 and 1962. graduation from Osgoode Hall, he practised contin- Following the 1957 general election, Mr. Fleming uously in Toronto as a member of the firm of Kings- as sworn in as Federal Minister of Finance and mill, Mills, Price and Fleming until 1957. He was eeeiver-General of Canada. Shortly afterwards, he created a King's Counsel in 1944. as also appointed as a Governor of the International A leader in community and welfare work in ■ank, International Monetary Fund and International Toronto, he served as a school trustee in 1938, and lulu Corporation for a five-year terni, and in as a Toronto alderman from 1939 to 1944. While on 960 was also named a Governor of the International CONTINUED on page 19 evelopment Agency. In June, 1962, he was re- ppointed to the latter four post s for a further five- iear terni. What's Inside? He was sworn in as Federal Minister of Justice Correctional Quickies 2, 3, 4 ad Attorney-General of Canada on August 9, 1962. New Prison for Doukhobors 5 Born at Exeter, Ontario, in 1905, Mr. Fleming Parole Board Chairman's Tour Report 6 ttended Public schools and collegiate at Galt, where Penitentiaries' Regions Organized 8 11.s graduation from Galt Collegiate Institute in 1921 Joyceville Food Processing Plant 10 vab the first Carter Scholarship for Waterloo County Letters Praise Training Programme 11 - arked the beginning of an outstanding seholastie Gradual Release At Joyceville 12 ecord. Staff Changes 14-18 Yli* 0 CORRECTIONAL QUICKIES
Edmison Returns Alter Illness Long-Service Employees Honored In B.C.
Mr. J. Alex Edmison, a member of the National Two long-service employees retiring from the staff Parole Board, has returned to his office after making of the British Columbia Penitentiary were honored recently when their fellow-officers held retirement a successful recovery following a recent operation. Mr. functions in recognition of their years of service. The Edmison had been a patient in Ottawa Civic Hospital. two were Keeper "Rod" MacDonald, with 29 years of service, and Tailor Instructor Thomas Owen Johnston, * * * * with 30 years of service.
Trailer Camp Base For Joyceville Inmates As a gift from the staff, Mr. MacDonald re- ceived a movie camera and projector, which was pre- Under the supervision of two correctional officers, sented by Warden T. Hall. Later, at another function, ten inmates from Joyceville Institution are being at which Deputy Warden John Grant was master of housed in trailers at the Dominion Experimental Farm ceremonies, Mr. Johnston received a wristwatch from at Smithfield while being engaged in special work pro- the staff, and a long-service scroll presented by Me Grant on behalf of the Minister of Justice. Othe jects at the Farm. speakers included Assistant Deputy Warden Nor. field, Assistant Warden Merritt, Services Supervisor The group lives at the trailer camp at Smithfield Laporte, and the institution's dentist, Dr. Grosse, as from Monday morning to Friday evening each week, well as four retired officers — C. Price, "Fergie" Fer- returning to Joyceville for the weekends. During their guson, D. McKay and "Sandy" Wilson. five-day work week at Smithfield, the inmates are * * * * employed in harvesting fruit crops and on other work Joyceville Farm Manager Retires projects in connection with Experimental Farm opera- tions, under the direction of the Superintendent. Robert Egbert Mott, former Farm Manager at Joyceville Institution, Kingston, Ontario, retired June The camp consists of five trailers, two of which 30 after completing 36 years in the Penitentiary are used as dormitories for the inmates, one for the Service. At a farewell gathering, Mr. Mott received officers, one for kitchen, and one for washroom a long-service certificate which was presented by Warden O.A. Earl on behalf of Hon. E. Davie Fulton, facilitie,s. Federal Minist,er of Justice. Present at the ceremon * * * * were Deputy Warden John H. Meers, Assistan Deputy Warden (Custody) Frederick C. Pitt, Earl Parole Service Director Visits Maritimes W.H. Pratt, Mr. Mott's successor as Farm Manager, Senior Clerk Frederick McGinnis, and a large number The Executive Director of the National Parole of the institution's staff. Service, Mr. Benoit Godbout, accompanied by Super- * * * * visor Isser Smith, attended a series of conferences and N.E.S. Officer Visits Collin's Bay discussion sessions in the Atlantic Provinces and Que- National En? bec during the first two weeks in June. A special placement officer for the ployment Service's Kingston office, Mr. Keith Mello, Conferences were held at the Regional Offices in recently spent some time counselling vocational train- Moncton, Halifax and Quebec; visits were made to the ees at Collin's Bay Penitentiary near Kingston, On" major penal institutions in New Brunswick, Nova tario. Mr. Mellow devoted two sessions t,o each trade Scotia and Newfoundland; and discussions were held group at Collin's Bay - explaining the purpose and with Provincial Government officials, public service the work of the National Employment Service, and and private agency workers, and with correctional questioning inmates and advising them on pose' employees throughout the area. future employment.
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Miss M. L. Lynch Speaks To Women's Club Dale Carnegie Course Success At William Head Miss M.L. Lynch, only women member of the A total of 23 inmates of William Head Institution aff National Parole Board, addressed a dinner meeting recently marked their completion of a Dale Carnegie red of the Biannual Convention of the Canadian Associa- public speaking course at the fourth annual Dale Car- ent tion of Business and Professional Women's Clubs in negie graduation banquet, held at the Empress Hotel he St. Andrews, New Brunswick, on July 11. The con- in Victoria, B.C. The banquet, which was the culm- ; of ference was attended by approximately 500 delegates ination of 14 weeks of training by instructors Warwick 011, front local clubs across Canada. C. Angus and Leonard B. Parkin, was attended by 65 * * * * guests from Victoria. re- The course was made available to a selected group Assistant Personnel Director Appointed of inmates at William Head by the Leadership Train- ion, Appointment of Frederick Norman Pope as Assis- ing Institute of Victoria, as a public service. Harry 7 of tant Director of Personnel Services for the Canadian Collins, Superintendent of William Head, was chair- 70rû Penitentiary Service at its Ottawa Headquarters was man, and guest speakers, in addition to the graduates Mr announced recently by Allen J. MacLeod, Q.C., Com- of the course, were: Alderman M. Griffin, representing of Penitentiaries. Prior to his recent apoint- Mayor Wilson and the Victoria City Council; Warden kr- missioner Mr. Pope was head of a section at Canadian Tom Hall and Deputy Warden John Grant of British isor ment, Army Headquarters in charge of all administrative Columbia Penitentiary; Mayor Maffeo of Nanaimo; matters relating to employment, postings, promotion and former mayor Percy Scurrah of Victoria. Fer and release for 45,000 soldiers. Following prepared speeches by each of the grad- Born in England, Mr. Pope came to Canada be- uates, Course Instructor Angus presented them with fore the Second World War, graduating from McGill diplomas marking their successful completion of the University in 1938 with a B.Sc. degree in agriculture. course. He joined the Canadian Army in 1939, and since that r at * * * * time has held various senior army staff appointments lune in Ottawa, the United Kingdom and the United Personality Course At Staff College iary Nations Headquarters in New York, where he served ived as Military Advisor to Canada's External Affairs A personality course conducted recently at the by Correctional Staff College at St. Minister at the time of the Suez crisis. Vincent de Paul, P.Q., lton, has been completed by 28 officers out of a total of 35 any who had originally enrolled for the course. All 28 tan Prince Albert TV Covers Penitentiary officers, who received certificates on completion of Earl the course, expressed appreciation for the work of ger, Television Station CKBI, Prince Albert, presented Instructor Henri Dumas of the Federal Training aber 30-minute programme on July 20 dealing with the Centre in conducting the sessions. various aspects involved in the operation of Saskatch- ewan Penitentiary. The station reports that it has * * * received many favorable comments from viewers re- 10 Collin's Bay Inmates Confirmed L.arcling the programme. Ten inmates were confirmed July 13 in Collin's Ern= The main portion of the programme consisted of Bay Penitentiary's Protestant Chapel by the Lord re showing of approximately 60 slides taken in Sask- Bishop of the Dioc,ese of Ontario, the Rt. Rev. Ken- ain• tehewan Penitentiary, with a pre-recorded sound neth C. Evans. One of the group was also baptised rack and commentary produced by the station. Fol- 011' before he was confirmed. .ade owing the slide presentation, Deputy Warden Jack eeks, and Assistant Warden (0 and A) Pierre Jutras, Captain Lester Mullen, who assists Collin's Bay's d Chief Vocational Officer Les Thompson appeared Protestant Chaplain, Canon Minto Swan, and the fl the programme and answered questions on penitent- regular chapel choir were present for the ceremony. ible operations asked by .Tack Cennon, CKBI-TV's Following the ceremony, the Bishop presented each of >41tletion Manager. the 10 inmates with his confirmation certificate.
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Commissioner Visits Dorchester Kingston Area Staff Hold Annual Picnic Commissioner of Penitentiaries Allen J. MacLeod, Nearly 800 children and adults attended the Q.C., visited Dorchester Penitentiary, New Brunswick, annual picnic held by the Civil Service Association July 9 in the course of a tour of institutions operated local in the Kingston area, which brings together staff by the Federal Penitentiary Service. At a general employees and their families from four Penitentiary staff meeting at Dorchester, the Commissioner discus- Service institutions in the Kingston area — the Prison sed the construction of new institutions at various for Women, Joyceville Institution, Collin's Bay Peni- locations, the effect 3f the Federal Government's re- tentiary, and the Kingston Penitentiary. vised budgetary program on the Service, and the Special guests at the prospects of salary increases. picnic included Warden Fred Smith and Deputy Warden U. Belanger of * * * * Collin's Bay Penitentiary. Mr. Belanger acted as starter for the races as well as anchor man for the Training Centre's 10th Anniversary Collin's Bay tug-of-war team. Approximately 350 officers and guests attended A feature of the event was the presentation of a banquet recently to mark the tenth anniversary of sports shirts to H. Lundy and L.D. Cook, who have served as co-chairman of the annual picnic the establishment of the Federal Training Centre at for the four institutions for the past 14 years. Appreciation St. Vincent de Paul, P.Q. was also expressed to other committee members, in- t Special guests at the banquet, held at the Mas- eluding H. Limbert, S. Downing, R. Wylie, H. Brown, couche Golf Club at Montreal, included Penitentiaries W. Huff, C. McQuaide, and T. Huffman. In addition to the annual staff picnic, Commissioner and Mrs. Allen J. MacLeod ; Director the local Civil Service Association has for the past several years also spon- Training J.C.A. La Ferriere and former of Inmate sored a combined picnic for the Heathfield and Sunny- BP Director J.B. Martineau; and representatives of the side Orphanages and the Children's Aid Society wards, National Parole Board and various social agencies. directed by the same committee. For FTC officers whose tours of duty prevented * * * * anniversary function, a second them from attending the Probation Officers Tour Dorchester gathering was held at the same location several weeks Acompanied by Mr. B.W. Henheffer, Inspector of later, the latter being attended by approximately Penal Institutions for New Brunswick, 15 provincial 60 people. probation officers and reformatory officials toured Dorchester Penitentiary recently. Following an official * * * * welcome by- Warden C.E. DesRosiers, the group sib conducted on the tour by Assistant Warden R.H. Duff 360 Attend B.C. Penitentiary Picnic and Classification Officer 0.S. LeBlane. A group described as "360 children (including * * * * the annual B.C. Penitentiary 150 adults)" attended Many Blood Donors At Collin's Bay staff picnic, held at Burnaby Park near Vancouver Officials of Collin's Penitentiary near Kings- June 18. Feature event of the (lay was an egg-throwing Bay ton, Ontario, have expressed appreciation for inmate contest for married couples and another for junior response to a recent blood donor clinic. From an couples. Also included were races,skipping, broad jump, mate at Collin's Bay, 327 blood ball throw, shoe scrambles, tug-of-war, and pony rides population of 434 men clinic conducted in the for smaller children. The picnic committee consisted of donations were received at the 28. Officers Clawson, Pruner, Ellis and Reid, assisted by institution's new auditorium on June Officers Green, Rutledge, Reid, Taylor, Pike, Laursen, "We feel this is an excellent showing", said A, Percy, Gibbs, Dean, Clawson, McCutcheon, Burge- Assistant Warden, Organization and Ad Doerksen, meister and Shaw. ministration.
4 gotonain Prison Near Agassiz, B.C. New Maximum Security, Fireproof Institution Designed For Freedomite Doukhobor Inmates he the prisoners will be under maximum security control. on As a maximum security establishment, the prison has new prison, especially designed to hold Sons towers staffed with armed guards. Inmates will be ry A Doukhobors sentenced to penitentiary allowed only minimum privileges — a half-hour visit an of Freedom operation. It is located approximately once a month from members of their immediate fam- ni- terms is now in five miles north of Agassiz, British Columbia. ilies, and permission to write only one letter a month. Because of the fact that most of the convicted Explaining the highly restrictive nature of the $300,000 Mountain Prison, Allen J. MacLeod, Q.C., len Freedomites constitute a potential fire hazard, design Federal Commissioner of Penitentiaries, said that it of and construction of the new maximum security prison 85 has been made as fireproof as possible. was due to the nature of the Freedomite acts of violence. the Fireproof even to the paint, the new prison — "In other institutions, we emphasize a work pro- been officially named Mountain Prison — which has gram for inmates", Mr. MacLeod said. "Remembering has highly restrictive security features. of past experiences, no such program has been planned ove To virtually eliminate any chance of fire or other here". the property damage, the dormitory buildings have been He pointed out that inmates who work are grant- ion constructed of metal, with concrete floors. Light fix- ed such privileges as watching television, listening to in- tures are high in the ceilings and are covered with radio. playing carde. writing letters, playing baseball wn, wire mesh. Windows are also grilled with heavy wire. and other sports. reading, and attending shows. Since tion In the dormitories, beds are double-decker steel past experience has shown that the Freedomites refuse vice bunks, and stools are also of steel. Mattresses and to do any work while in prison they will receive only bedding are made of flameproof material. And, to minimum privileges. tny- provide additional protection, oversize fire hydrant,s However. Mr. MacLeod F..aid, if individuals or rds, are located at strategic points around the prison area the group as a whole ask to be allowed to participate — outside the fences, so that inmates will not be able in a work program. and show a genuine willingness to tamper with the water supply in any emergency. to co-operate, consideration will be given to individual In addition to these special security measures, transfers to the B.C. Penitentiary, or to establishment of a work program at Mountain Prison itself. Mountain Prison is on a 168-acre site, and has ir of Correctional Ziickie Leisl accommodation for 250 men and 150 women, with a ired Concerts Presented At Leclerc fence separating male and female compounds. In cases where a husband and wife are both inmates, icial Concerts and recitals have been featured recently they will have their half-hour monthly visit in the was at Leclerc Institution at St. Vincent de Paul, P.Q., public visiting area. )uff Among the highlights were: The Freedomit will sleep 40 to a dormitory. An appearance by the Regional Harmony of They will cut their own firewood for their heating and Quebec Penal Institutions, a recently-organized group cooking needs, and will do their own cooking. They composed of officers from the three Institutions and will also maintain their own living quarters and do the Farm Camp in the St. Vincent area. The same their own laundry. program also included an appearance by a small band First inmates of Mountain Prison will be 49 con- f Young German boys, providing an extensive and victed Freedomites to be transferred from the British aried evening of entertainment for inmates and guests. Columbia federal penitentiary at New Westminster. A two-hour program of singing and recital of These will be followed by another 46 to be moved in oetry by the pupils of Pasteur School, a very popular from other institutions in the province. up which has previously presented concerts at the Mountain Prison comes under the jurisdiction of nstitution. Warden T. H. Hall of B.C. Penitentiary. In charge Continuing activity by the Inmates' Orchestra, at the new prison itself will be Superintendent Ray- hich has acquired additional instruments, and is mond A. Wilson. who has been with the Penitentiary 'arming to stage an extensive musical program in the Service for 23 years, mostly in Saskatchewan. Under arlY Fall. him will be a staff of 22 men and 11 \vomen. 5 T. George Street Tours Western Provinces Parole Board Chairman Clarifies Parole Policies, Procedures, Problems for Officials and Inmates
Discussions with magistrates, provincial legal and toria, William Head, Agassiz, Oakalla prison and B.C. correctional officials, representatives of after-care Penitentiary in British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; agencies, and prison authorities and inmates provided and Prince Albert and Regina, Saskatchewan. In ad- a heavy agenda for Mr. T. George Street, Chairman dition to attending numerous meetings, the Parole of the National Parole Board, during a recent Wes- Board Chairman was interviewed by press, radio and tern tour. Purpose of the tour was to clarify parole television representatives at most of the centers requirements and procedures for all those involved visited. in any aspect of the Board's work. Starting his tour in Vancouver, June 12, 1Ir. 112r. Street's trip, covering the period June 12-29. Street met with the staff of the Board's Vancouver included visits to Vancouver, Kelowna, Haney, Vic- office for discussions on parole procedures and prob- lems. He also talked briefly with a drug addict who was on parole and Mr. Street reported he was favour- Inmates Make Effective Use ably impressed with this parolee's attitude toward of Fire Fighting Training this opportunity and his responsibilities. On June 13, Mr. Street attended a Magistrates' Provision of training for correctional camp in- Conference at Kelowna, where he spoke to approxi- mates in forest fire fighting techniques paid off recently mately 125 magistrates and their guests, who included in the Bracebridge, Ontario, area, when an inmate probation officers and others in the correctional field. fire-fighting crew from Beaver Creek Correctional In addition to covering the Board's overall policie. Camp was able to effectively assist Ontario Lands and and procedures, he discussed special problenr.,_ regard- Forest Department personnel in bringing a local bush ing criminals with long records. In his opinion, he fire under control. said, there was a need for longer -sentences in such The practical proof of the value of this training cases, as short sentences did not provide incentive or came on June 16, when the camp's Officer K. Knister opportunity for reform. received a telephone call from the Forest Ranger's While at Kelowna he also held informal discus- office at Bracebridge requesting assistance in extin- sions with Attorney-General Robert Bonner of British guishing a local bush fire. Columbia and senior officials of the Attorney-Gen- Mr. Knister selected four inmates who had suc- eral's Department. ce sfully completed a fire-fighting course conducted Reasons for refusal of parole, as well as special earlier at the camp, and went with them to the Santa's problems encountered with Doukhobor inmates, were Village area. After receiving instructions, the officer among topics discussed with prison officials when lllr. and four inmates fought the fire for approximately Street visited Haney Correctional Institution June 14. seven hours alongside one employee of the Department While at Haney he also met with a group of inmate^, of Lands and Forests and two civilians, using equip- providing them with an opportunity to ask questions ment provided by the Provincial Govenment.. and present their opinions regarding parole. For their labour, the inmates were paid by the Provincial Government at $1.00 per hour. Their Moving to Victoria June 15, Mr. Street visited cheques were received by the Accountant at Collin's William Head for meetings with staff and inruates. Bay Peniteniary, the Camp's parent institution, and He also discussed parole questions with In^pector H. deposited in the inmates' Trust Fund Accounts. F. Price of the R.C.M. Police, and with officials of the John Howard Society. Talks with the latter grot]P In recognition of their efforts, Chief Ranger Elliott. centered on questions of the future role of the atter- later telephoned Camp Superintendent D.J. Halfhide care agencies, and methods of having inrnates rush to express the Department's appreciation. Ranger greater use of the services of these anencies after thcir Elliott congratulated Supt. Halfhicle on the inmates' release. behaviour, and on the skill they showed in organizing and in fighting the fire. He made particular mention On June 16, Mr. Street went to Ag