Stop the closure of the Vegreville Case Processing Centre

Fact Sheets

The following fact sheets provide detailed information about the Vegreville Case Processing Centre, the impacts of its proposed closure, and responses to the Federal Government's stated rationale for the move.

• Facts about the facility

  An overview of the Vegreville CPC — its history, capacity, and role in the community since 1994.

• Facts about impacts of the CPC closure

  The projected economic and social impacts on Vegreville — jobs, population, home values, unemployment.

• Responding to the government's concerns about the facility and costs

  A point-by-point response to the Federal Government's stated reasons related to facility costs.

• Responding to the government's concerns about the workforce

  Addressing claims about workforce recruitment and retention in Vegreville.

• Facts about the staff

  Who works at the Vegreville CPC and why their community ties matter.

• Responding to the government's support for urban vs. rural Canada

  Why this decision sets a troubling precedent for rural communities across Canada.

• Responding to the government's concerns about efficiencies

  A response to claims that consolidating operations in Edmonton would improve efficiency.