The 2026 wildfire season began more slowly than in 2023 or 2025 which were the worst and second worst wildfire seasons in Canadian history. However, looking forward into the summer, the current forecast indicates that wildfire activity will increase in the months ahead. The federal government continues to monitor conditions closely and stands ready to … Read more
The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) was developed to provide an option for eligible businesses and individuals who own firearms prohibited in 2020, 2024, and 2025 to comply with the law and receive compensation. To date, over 142,000 assault-style firearms have been declared, collected, or destroyed under the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program: On June 4, … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.); Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.); Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty (Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, Que.); and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) delivered an update on … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.), joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) and Kelsey Winter, executive director of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), announced the availability, starting in … Read more
Liberal MP Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Madawaska–Restigouche, N.B.) announced $563,521 in funding to the Northwest Regional Service Commission (NWRSC) through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). The NWRSC will collaborate with local youth and community stakeholders to develop a project that will support young people aged 10-18 in the northwest region of New Brunswick. The full release is available online. Contact Simon.Lafortune@ps-sp.gc.ca. In Fort … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) highlighted a key investment from the Spring Economic Update to support combatting crime. To help address the high rate of hate-related crimes, the Spring Economic Update 2026 proposes to provide $75 million over five years, starting in 2026-27, to Public Safety Canada for the Canada Community … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) highlighted a key investment from the Spring Economic Update to support combatting crime. To help address the high rate of hate-related crimes, the Spring Economic Update 2026 proposes to provide $75 million over five years, starting in 2026-27, to Public Safety Canada for the Canada Community … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) highlighted a key investment from the Spring Economic Update to support combatting crime. To help address rising hate-related crimes, the Spring Economic Update 2026 proposes to provide $75 million over five years, starting in 2026-27, to Public Safety Canada for the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). The … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) issued a statement: “Ten years ago, Canadians witnessed the devastating impacts of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires, one of the most destructive natural disasters in our country’s history. More than 80,000 people were evacuated, and … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) met with students and staff of Durham College in Oshawa, Ont., to highlight key investments from the Spring Economic Update to help workers and young people gain the skills, experience, and support they need to succeed. The full release is available online. Contact Simon.Lafortune@ps-sp.gc.ca.
