The government announced that amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act have come into force. These amendments, introduced as part of the Safe Streets and Communities Act, increase support for victims of crime and make offenders more accountable for their actions. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657. The National Fighter Procurement Secretariat … Read more
As part of their commitment under the Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness, Canada and the United States announce the establishment of Binational Port Operations Committees at eight Canadian airports, including the Calgary International Airport, that provide a U.S. preclearance service. This will facilitate legitimate cross-border trade and travel and … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Conservative MP David Sweet (Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale, ON) reaffirmed the government's commitment to fighting human trafficking to further highlight Canada's new National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. Toews said Canada's National Action Plan reflects the government's ongoing commitment to prevent and combat this horrible crime. The full release … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) delivered remarks at the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa, focusing on the government's efforts to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal corrections system. The decommissioning of Kingston Penitentiary, the Regional Treatment Centre in Kingston, ON, and Leclerc Institution in Laval, QC, will begin in 2013-2014 … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Status of Women Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, AB) launched Canada's National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. Toews said the government is firmly committed to the global fight against human trafficking and is stepping up its efforts to address this heinous crime in Canada and abroad, … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement on the addition of five new profiles to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list and on a removal of an individual from Canada. Toews said the success of this initiative is a confirmation that Canadians believe in making Canada's communities safer. The full release is … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, AB) announced the first round of funding, worth $1.1 million, awarded under the Kanishka Project, a multi-year investment in terrorism-focused research. On June 23, 2011, Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) announced the Kanishka Project, an initiative which … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) commended the Canada Border Services Agency on the May 17 removal of Tarquin Seemongal in Montreal. Seemongal, who was apprehended in Montreal on May 4 following a tip received from the public, is the 18 individual from the "Wanted by the CBSA" list to be removed from Canada. … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced amendments to the Firearms Fees Regulations as part of the government's plan to bolster public safety and effective firearms control. The government has waived the fees associated with renewing or upgrading all classes of firearms licences until Sept. 17, 2012. Toews said the government is committed to … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) returned from the United Kingdom, where he met with senior officials to discuss public safety and security matters of mutual interest. He also took part in celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657. Public Safety … Read more
