We petition for an end to the systemic exclusion of graduates in the Department of Correctional Services, and for fair access to recruitment, placement, and career progression for all qualified people.

Graduates who have spent years studying and training in Correctional Services have worked hard to build their skills and serve their communities. Yet many are left on the margins instead of being recognized for the qualifications they earned. This creates deep frustration, wastes public investment in education, and weakens a system that should benefit from trained and committed people.

We are also concerned by the practice described as “inter-transfer,” where children, families, and friends of managers and commissioners are moved across provinces and regions. When such transfers are used to disguise favoritism, they damage trust and make it harder for qualified graduates to find fair opportunity. A system built on connections rather than merit closes doors on capable people and sends the wrong message to everyone who worked honestly for their place.

We therefore call for an investigation into nepotism, partisan favoritism, and disguised inter-transfer practices. We demand transparency in recruitment and placement processes, including disclosure of official statistics comparing graduate employment versus matriculant employment. We also ask for equal opportunities for qualified graduates to contribute meaningfully to the correctional system, and for recognition of the personal and professional harm caused by these practices.

The Department of Correctional Services cannot build resilience or a fair future while sidelining qualified graduates and rewarding favoritism. We ask for immediate corrective action to restore fairness, transparency, dignity, and equal treatment.