On Wednesday, March 23, National President Jean-Pierre Fortin met with the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety, to discuss ongoing issues and establish a working relationship with the government. Overall, Brother Fortin described the meeting as positive, with Minister Goodale agreeing to meet with him on a semi-annual basis.
These future meetings will be an opportunity for CIU to provide the Minister with important information and keep him apprised of ongoing concerns. Brother Fortin also touched on a variety of issues, ranging from security matters to the use of automated technology at points of entry, and stressed the need for a ‘25 & Out’ pension commitment – a major CIU bargaining priority that would bring the Agency in line with other law enforcement agencies. The Minister was receptive, stating that he would look into the matter.
