Ministry of Correctional Services Enters Public-Private Partnership with Compass Group

On January 11, 2002, the Ministry of Correctional Services of Ontario entered into a public-private partnership agreement with Compass Group Canada Ltd. Providing for the operation and maintenance of a new cook chill food production centre (CCFPC) at the Maplehurst Correctional Centre in Milton, Ontario. The deal’s value is undisclosed.

The ministry was advised by Heather Plewes, legal counsel, Ministry of Attorney General. Fasken Martineau DuMolin LLP acted as outside counsel with lawyers Davis Doubilet and Tom Barlow (public-private partnerships), David Corbett (labour), Ian Kyer (information technology) and Donald Milner (creditor’s rights).