Following the announcement made by the government on December 6, 2010 that consultations would start regarding a new correctional facility in the Okanagan, a number of communities have been holding meetings and seeking input from their residents.

Some of the information being provided will be helpful to Component 1 members and the public.

Click here for a letter and background information from the Solicitor General (letter and backgrounder posted on District of Summerland web site).

Click here for a FAQ on the proposed correctional facility (prepared by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General).

Click here for the BCGEU news release responding to the government's announcement.

Click here for the Component 1 media page (includes news stories where need for a facility has been raised by the BCGEU).