Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) tabled in Parliament and launched the Federal Framework to Reduce Recidivism. It aims to break the cycle of reoffending, support rehabilitation and make our communities safer for everyone. Developed in consultation with a diverse array of stakeholders, the Framework outlines five priority themes key to the successful reintegration … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) announced the conversion of the first marine location in Canada to preclearance, at the Alaska Marine Highway System Ferry Terminal at Prince Rupert in B.C. Travellers can now fully clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Alaska Marine Highway System … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) announced further steps to strengthen Canada’s cyber security with the introduction of Bill C-26, An Act Respecting Cyber Security. This proposed legislation will protect Canadians and bolster cyber security across the financial, telecommunications, energy, and transportation sectors. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Telecommunications Act to add security as a policy objective, … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Independent Assessors released the Final Report on Tiller/Copland/Roach RCMP Class Action, which addresses sexual harassment and discrimination experienced with the RCMP between 1974-2019. The experiences detailed in the report are those of women who signed up to serve their communities and were met with … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement: “I am pleased to respond to the Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security regarding Systemic Racism in Policing in Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada,” he said. “I would like to commend the committee for examining the complex … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement on an audit report tabled in Parliament by the Auditor General of Canada on the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC): “I would like to thank the Auditor General for her audit report and recommendations. I strongly believe that open conversations about these important and complex … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement: “Whether the safety of a community or the national security of our country, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Correctional Service of Canada and Canadian Security Intelligence Service are on the front lines. Today, I am pleased to share new mandate letters … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) announced new federal support for a crime prevention project that will be based in Saint John, N.B., but will also serve communities in Fredericton, Moncton and Miramichi, with more than $2.4 million in federal funding. The Society will partner with such organizations as Black Lives Matter New Brunswick to work … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) announced the investment of over $1.8 million over six years from the Crime Prevention Action Fund for a crime prevention project serving Halifax and other Nova Scotia communities. Open New Tab, the project led by YWCA of Halifax, is delivering an anti-cyberbullying program to 1,500 young people aged 9 … Read more
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) introduced new legislation to establish the Public Complaints and Review Commission, an enhanced independent review body for the RCMP and CBSA. Entitled Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments, it would ensure that Canadians can continue to expect … Read more
