On behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB), Conservative MP James Bezan (Selkirk-Interlake, MB) announced a further improvement to the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program to give provinces and territories more flexibility in the application of the DFAA for improvements to disaster-damaged infrastructure such as roads and bridges. Call 613-991-0657.
The government says the damaged Japanese nuclear power plants are not expected to pose any risk to Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) issued a statement following the issuing of Canada-wide arrest warrants for two former Winnipeg residents, Maiwand Yar and Ferid Ahmed Imam. The … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced the release of the United States-Canada Joint Border Threat and Risk Assessment. The report helps enhance our understanding of common threats and risks in the areas of national security, criminal enterprises, migration, agriculture and health at our shared border. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced eight appointment to the Parole Board of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-954-6547.
Treasury Board President Stockwell Day (Okanagan—Coquihalla, BC), on behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB), announced over $13,000 in federal support for security infrastructure enhancements for two community organizations in British Columbia: the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture in Vancouver and the Interior Indian Friendship Society in Kamloops. The full release is … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced over $99,000 in additional support for security infrastructure improvements to protect eight community organizations in western Canada from threats of violence. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657. On behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB), Conservative MP Kelly Block (Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar, SK) announced $4,345 … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC), on behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB), announced close to $7 million in funding to the YMCA over the next five years in support of a Canada-wide crime prevention project called Alternative Suspension – Developpement national that will help at-risk youth avoid criminal activities. The … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) highlighted the Harper Government's comprehensive approach to protecting victims and combating crime in our communities. The Minister's comments followed a tour of the O.N.E. Change Youth Inclusion Program, funded through the federal government's National Crime Prevention Strategy. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced more than $1.7 million in support for two crime prevention projects that will help at-risk youth in New Brunswick avoid criminal activities. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, MB) announced over $1.9 million in support for two crime prevention projects that will help at-risk individuals in Newfoundland and Labrador steer away from crime. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
