CSC Commissioners
(1979-2009)

The head of CSC is the Commissioner, who reports to the Minister of Public Safety Canada, formerly the Solicitor General of Canada. The Commissioner is recommended for appointment by the Prime Minister and approved by an Order-in-Council.

Present Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada

Don Head

2008-present

Former Commissioners

Keith Coulter

2005-2008

Lucie McClung

2000-2005

Ole Ingstrup

1996-2000

John Edwards

1993-1996

Ole Ingstrup

1988-1992

Rhéal J. Leblanc

1985-1988

Don Yeomans

1977-1985