Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, in my role as Minister of Emergency Preparedness, I approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of Manitoba, on behalf of the Bunibonibee Cree Nation, to support their evacuation efforts due to wildfires threatening their community. To this end, the … Read more
Minister of Emergency Preparedness, President of the King’s Privy Council and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Our thoughts are with all those affected by the wildfires in Jasper and elsewhere. Hundreds … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) issued a statement: “Human trafficking is a heinous crime which can have profound and long-lasting physical, psychological, emotional, and financial impacts on victims and survivors. On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we join countries around the world in raising awareness … Read more
Minister of Emergency Preparedness, President of the King’s Privy Council and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Wildfires have been extremely active during the past few days in Alberta and the risk to communities continues to be significant due to the number … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced the appointment of Vanessa Lloyd as the interim Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) for a term of six months or until such time as a new director of CSIS is appointed, effective July 20, 2024. The full release is … Read more
On July 12, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas hosted Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) and Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) in Washington, D.C., for the U.S.–Canada Cross Border Crime Forum. The four … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.) highlighted that Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference, received Royal Assent on June 20, 2024. Bill C-70 bolsters Canada’s ability to detect, disrupt and counter foreign interference threats … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced the re-appointment of Charles Randall Smith as Chairperson of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee. He has been re-appointed for a five-year term, effective June 18, 2024. The full release is available online. Call 343-574-8116. Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions … Read more
Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.), Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.), Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) shared the latest assessment of the 2024 wildfire season. Latest projections for the 2024 seasonal wildland fire forecast indicate the wildfire risk in Canada is expected to … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) issued a statement: “Today marks the second National Day Against Gun Violence in Canada, held annually on the first Friday of June. It serves as an important reminder of the devastating impacts of gun violence, and as a call to action to … Read more
