Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Prince Edward Island's Minister of Environment, Labour and Justice Janice Sherry announced that the federal and provincial governments have reached an agreement to renew Prince Edward Island's RCMP policing contract for another 20 years. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Yukon Minister of Justice Mike Nixon announced that the federal and territorial governments have reached an agreement to renew Yukon's RCMP policing contract for another 20 years. Toews said it is a significant milestone for RCMP Contract Policing. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657. Public Safety … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement after the rescue at sea of the passengers and crew of the SV Tabasco 2, off the coast of Cape Sable Island, NS. Toews said the Canadian Coast Guard and Canadian Armed Forces responded to a vessel in distress, 148 kilometres south of Cape Sable … Read more
The Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee met to discuss progress made on the government's Bill C-19, Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act, as part of a two day meeting on improving effective firearms regulations in Canada. Comprised of 12 members who are civilian firearms users, some with extensive law enforcement experience and others with a background in … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement after the Canada Border Services Agency announced the removal of two individuals from Canada: Abraham Bahaty Bayavuge and Johnny Cipriano Salazar Gonzales. Toews said that Canadians have told the government they do not want to see the country as a haven for those who have … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and British Columbia Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced that the federal and provincial governments have reached an agreement to renew British Columbia's RCMP policing contract for another 20 years. The announcement was made at an official signing ceremony in Surrey, BC. The full release … Read more
On behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, NB) joined New Brunswick Premier David Alward to announce that, as of April 1, Greater Moncton, NB, made up of Riverview, Dieppe and Moncton, as well as the municipality of Sackville, will benefit from the … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement after the Canada Border Services Agency announced the removal of Lorenzo Salvador Cid Guerra, and arrest of Johnny Cipriano Salazar Gonzales, both on the "Wanted by the Canada Border Services Agency" list. Toews said he commends the agency on their continued efforts to identify, detain … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) and Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlak, MB) commended the efforts of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Ste. Anne Police Department, for the successful seizure of over 3,300 marihuana plants at 10 grow operations across Manitoba. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced appointments to the Parole Board of Canada. Toews said the government is committed to ensuring that appointments to the Parole Board of Canada are based on merit and ability. Howard M. Bruce, of Sainte-Foy, QC, is appointed as a full-time member to the appeal division. Wilfred Davidson … Read more
