Correction and Public Safety

Changes to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act

On January 1, 2007, the amendments to The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act and Regulations will be effective. (Read More)

The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations to be proclaimed January 1, 2007 (Read More)

This document outlines the general changes contained within the new Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations. (Read more).

A section by section description of the structure and content for the new Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations. (Read more).

Increased Security Measures for Airports and Air Travel

Security at all Canadian airports has been increased in light of the major counter-terrorism operation in the United Kingdom announced this summer.

Until further notice, the following security measures are in place:

For all flights to and from the United Kingdom and the United States, and for all other flights, including Canadian domestic flights, liquids or gels in containers of any size are not permitted to be brought onboard by passengers; this includes liquids or gels in carry-on baggage.

Liquids or gels in contains of any size include: all beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel and other items of similar consistency.

Passengers may bring aboard baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket, insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines are allowed.

Passengers should pack liquids or gels in checked baggage.

Canadians traveling in the United Kingdom, North America and Europe can expect some delay related to increased security measures in all airports.

For more information, go to Transport Canada’s website at http://www.tc.gc.ca/mediaroom/publicnotice/menu.htm

Street Gangs:
A Review of the Empirical Literature on Community and Corrections-Based Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Strategies

Report

Regina Auto Theft Strategy

A Review of the Regina Auto Theft Strategy: The Secure Custody Component at Paul Dojack Youth Centre
J. Stephen Wormith, Ph.D., C. Psych
December, 2003

Regina Auto Theft Strategy: Process Evaluation

Expanded Regina Auto Theft Strategy

The Department of Corrections and Public Safety information on Saskatchewan Security

Response to the Provincial Ombudsman Special Report
Pdf Document

Adult Corrections delivers a wide range of institutional and community programs to control and meet the needs of adult offenders at varying levels in four major correctional centres, ten regional community corrections offices and reduced custody facilities.

Young offenders delivers an array of core and supervision programs to young offenders in both custody and community facilities throughout the province.

Licensing and Inspections delivers public safety regulatory and enforcement programs, including elevator and amusement ride inspections, licensing gas and electrical installers, boiler and pressure safety.

Protection and emergency services deliver emergency planning and preparedness services, including Sask 911 emergency calling, the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP), Building and Fire Safety and the Office of the Fire Commissioner.