QUEEN'S PARK – In a Member's Statement delivered today in the Ontario legislature, Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop congratulated the Ministry of Public Safety and Security and Management and Training Corporation Canada (MTCC) for receiving the prestigious Gold Award for Service Delivery.

The award was presented by the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships in recognition of the innovation and excellence in service delivery at the Central North Correctional Centre (CNCC) in Penetanguishene.

"This award comes only one year after the Superjail opened its doors," said Dunlop. "It is a fitting tribute to the high level of ongoing cooperation between the Ministry, MTCC and the Penetanguishene community."

The Superjail is Canada's first publicly-owned, privately-operated adult correctional facility. MTCC manages the Superjail, while the Ministry of Public Safety and Security ensures that MTCC meets the high safety and security standards that apply to the operation of all correctional facilities in the province.

"This facility represents a win-win situation for everyone involved," said Dunlop. "Even the inmates, who benefit from rehabilitation programs, and the people in the community, who benefit from more jobs and increased business."