Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) announced that legislation to facilitate humanitarian aid to Afghanistan – as well as immigration activities and other government operations – has received Royal Assent and is now in effect. Bill C-41, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, makes important changes … Read more
There are currently approximately 375 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members providing assistance to Quebec in response to the wildfires. These members, and other CAF resources will be deployed until June 24, with a possible one-week extension based on a joint evaluation of the situation with Quebec. In addition, Public Services and Procurement Canada has been on … Read more
The Government of Canada reinforced its commitment to a donation-matching initiative with the Canadian Red Cross for people in Nova Scotia affected by wildfires. On May 31, the Canadian Red Cross launched the Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal and the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia will be matching donations to the campaign. … Read more
The Government of Canada announced that it will join the Government of the Northwest Territories in matching donations to the United Way of the Northwest Territories, to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in a number of communities. The funds will be used to support to not-for-profit community groups that help residents who have been … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today marks the first National Day Against Gun Violence in Canada, which is to be held annually on the first Friday of June. Gun violence has devastating impacts on our communities, and today we hope to bring awareness to this issue and foster a national discussion about … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) and Nova Scotia Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the appointment of Linda Lee Oland as founding chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC). The Mass Casualty Commission’s final report called on the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia to establish an independent body to monitor the progress of both … Read more
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Helena Jaczek (Markham-Stouffville, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada will be investing $3.57 million in programs to help stop gun crime and gang violence before it starts. The Government will provide this funding over the next five years to Newfoundland and Labrador to support a variety of initiatives, including support … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) announced funding of more than $12 million to help increase community safety in Akwesasne, Que. The full release is available online. Contact Audrey.Champoux@ps-sp.gc.ca.
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) announced new support for at-risk youth in l’agglomération de Longueuil in Longueuil, Que., with $4.9 million over five years in federal funding. Le Service de police de l’agglomération de Longueuil and its partners will put into place the “Groupe CONTACT” initiative. This initiative will include several programs and services to support 300 at-risk youth and their families, in an … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement: “For 150 years, the RCMP has protected Canadians from coast to coast to coast by acting with integrity, demonstrating compassion and serving with excellence. Every day, over 30,000 police officers and civilian employees across Canada and abroad make valuable contributions to the communities they serve. … Read more
