Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick. The full release is available online. Contact gabriel.brunet@iga-aig.gc.ca.
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada has invested $8.3 million in continued annual funding for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This investment is in addition to an investment of $7.5 million in continued annual funding for the Canada Border Services Agency. The ongoing … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced up to $3.5 million over three years for Project “Drive Out,” a joint initiative with INTERPOL to combat transnational organized vehicle crime. This project will enhance information sharing between law enforcement agencies, member states and private industry and strengthen data analysis, in … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20.5 million in Saskatchewan through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe. The full release is available online. Contact gabriel.brunet@iga-aig.gc.ca. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Irek Kusmierczyk (Windsor-Tecumseh, Ont.) announced an investment of $96,443 to religious organizations in Windsor through the Security Infrastructure Program. The recipients of the funding and its breakdown are as follows: Gracanica Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church – $12,726 St Mary And St Moses Coptic Orthodox … Read more
On Oct. 31, Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission, was granted Royal Assent. The activities of Canada’s law enforcement agencies will now be subject to greater accountability and transparency. The passage of this bill represents a major milestone in the realm of civilian law enforcement review in Canada. It will create … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced the launch of the application process for funding under the National Crime Prevention Strategy. Eligible organizations will be able to apply for funding from Nov. 1 to Dec. 20, 2024. An estimated $123.5 million will be available over the next five … Read more
On Oct. 18, federal, provincial and territorial Attorneys General and ministers of Justice and Public Safety concluded two days of discussions on justice and public safety priorities in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Discussions allowed participants to share their perspectives on several key issues: Indigenous policing, the federal government’s proposed Indigenous Justice Strategy and the federal United Nations Declaration on the Rights … Read more
Treasury Board President and Transport Minister Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) released an update on progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft: ” The Action Plan, which was developed following the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, focuses on disrupting, dismantling and prosecuting the organized crime groups involved in auto theft. It is built on … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) issued the following statement: “Earlier today, Commissioner Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Gauvin of the RCMP released findings with respect to the involvement of agents of the Government of India in serious criminal activity on Canadian soil. The RCMP took this unprecedented step in response to the … Read more
