Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, MB) announced the creation of a contribution program, Financial Support to Provinces and Territories for 2011 Flood Mitigation Investments, to support affected provinces for the cost of permanent flood mitigation measures taken in 2011. Flood mitigation measures … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) was in Yellowknife to tour RCMP "G" Division Headquarters and meet with men and women on the front line. Toews also met separately with stakeholders to discuss the government's ongoing commitment to treat law-abiding hunters, farmers and sport shooters fairly. Toews said he was very pleased to have … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement following two recent announcements by the Canada Border Services Agency of mandatory three-year prison sentences imposed by Manitoba and Alberta courts for firearms smuggling. George Foster was sentenced on July 24, 2012 for smuggling 75 guns, including 48 handguns – four of which were loaded … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and National Revenue Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) issued a statement to mark the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's Change of Command Ceremony in honour of outgoing commanding officer, chief superintendent Tracy Hardy, and incoming commanding officer, superintendent Craig Gibson, in Charlottetown. Toews said the government congratulates Gibson on his … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement regarding the death of Constable Derek Pineo of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Toews said on behalf of the government, he would like to extend his heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of RCMP constable Pineo who lost his life while on duty. … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) delivered remarks at the Chamber of Commerce, highlighting action taken by the government to tackle gang and youth crime, and support victims. Toews said the government remains committed to improving safety for Canadians where they live, work and raise their families. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) spoke on the economic and security benefits of the Action Plan on Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 22nd Annual Summit. The Action Plan, a joint initiative between Canada and the U.S., sets ambitious but achievable goals that advance economic opportunity and lead … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement following the announcement by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) of the laying of a new terrorism charge against a Montreal woman who is accused of exporting firearms parts to Lebanon. Toews said the threat of terrorism around the world and here in Canada remains … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Conservative MP Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre, MB) reaffirmed that the government’s tough on crime measures to keep streets and communities safe is ending the revolving door of Canada’s justice system. Toews said by keeping real criminals in prison longer, the Correctional Service of Canada has seen … Read more
Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement on the sentencing of Mikael Jim Prone. Prone was sentenced in Vancouver, BC, to 48 months, with credit for eight months served, on charges under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, including one count of … Read more
