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Dear Editor:

RE: Clarification - GCT 2 Recruitment Testing

I wish to apologize for some incorrect information that was given to you by corrections staff over the course of some interviews at Drumheller Institution. The misinformation, through no fault of the interview participants, was the result of some incorrect advice and direction given to them regarding the status of the GCT 2 Recruitment Test for Aboriginal applicants.

To clarify then, the GCT 2 recruitment test will continue to be administered to all federal government applications to Correctional Officer positions.

The recruitment of Aboriginal staff remains a high priority for the Correctional Service of Canada. We will continue to look at innovative ways to encourage Aboriginal applicants to successfully apply for positions with us, and to pursue meaningful and rewarding careers in corrections. The validity of the GCT 2 test for Aboriginal applicants will be one of many issues that will be studied.

Doug Spiers

Regional Recruitment Manager

Prairie Region

Correctional Services of Canada