Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced a federal investment of more than $199,000 to the SOCLES International Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. The Centre will work with the Canadian Practitioners Network for Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence, to create the Transatlantic Network Against Extremism (TransNex). This investment was … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) issued a statement: “Today, I released the Government of Canada’s response to the recommendations of the Public Order Emergency Commission’s Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency. The Commission’s Final Report found that the threshold to invoke the Emergencies Act was met and … Read more
Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced a federal investment of $83,766 to the Rhema Chapel of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Edmonton, Alta., through the Security Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-574-8116.
Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) and Manitoba Minister responsible for Emergency Management Lisa Naylor hosted a federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for emergency management met in Ottawa on Feb. 21. Ministers discussed the importance of public awareness and understanding disaster risks within their respective jurisdictions and noted Emergency Preparedness Week will take place … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.), joined by Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.); Montréal Mayor Valérie Plante; Mike Duheme, Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and Fady Dagher, chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal, announced a federal investment of $15 million to support law … Read more
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.) announced a federal investment of $29,663 to the Arabian Muslim Association through the Security Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-574-8116.
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 Prince George Mayor Simon Yu announced a federal investment of more than $1.8 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Prince George, B.C. The full release … Read more
Public Safety Canada released a statement of intent: “As a participant in the National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft, we recognize the need to coordinate and enhance efforts to combat auto theft in Canada, with a particular focus on regions that are being disproportionately impacted. We recognize that combatting auto theft is complex, consisting of … Read more
On February 5, Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of Nova Scotia. The coordinated response efforts will help community members recover quickly across the province. The full release is available online. Contact Joanna.Kanga@kpc-cpr.gc.ca.
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.) announced the launch of targeted engagement with a broad range of emergency management partners and stakeholders to help inform options on what a pan-Canadian civilian response capacity model … Read more
