178. The mandate of the committee is(1) to facilitate the harmonization of the respective conceptions and practices of the correctional services and the parole board in accordance with the orientations and general policies established by the Minister;
(2) to establish a research program;
(3) to harmonize the continuing education programs of the correctional services and the parole board;
(4) to foster coordinated implementation by the correctional services and the parole board of changes rendered necessary by changes in legislation, social trends, information and communication technologies, professional practices, government policies and orientations and other transformations in the correctional environment that may affect existing practices; and
(5) to carry out any mandate conferred on it by the Minister.