Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Today marks the solemn first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting in Nova Scotia – a senseless act of violence that killed 22 Canadians and injured three more. In Portapique, the surrounding area, and throughout the province, the lives of dozens … Read more
Liberal MP Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) announced more than $1.5 million in funding over three years to support the Guns and Gang Violence Action Fund – Prince Edward Island. The province will use the funding to support police services and other organizations in enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt, and combat gun and gang violence, and increase … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced almost $500,000 over four years to REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities (REACH Edmonton) for a collaborative project entitled Integrated Response for Victims of Sex Trafficking and Exploitation: Red Deer North, Alberta. This funding is made available under the Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime. … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced that beneficiaries of correctional, parole and probation officers who have lost their lives as a result of their duties can now apply for federal support under the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders. The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders provides a one-time lump sum, … Read more
Following extensive work by Public Safety Canada and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Government of Canada is pleased to announce that the RCMP can now participate in Clare’s Law in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Clare’s Law legislation allows police to disclose a person’s prior intimate partner violence information to a current or former intimate partner — … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced over $500,000 over four years to the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance for their Cyber Security Capacity in Canadian Agriculture project. This funding is made available under the Cyber Security Cooperation Program. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued the following statement: “My deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and community of Colten Boushie. I would like to thank the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission Chairperson Lahaie for her reports, while acknowledging that their release is another painful reminder of the tragic events … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) participated in a virtual roundtable with organizations in the Halton Region that support victims of intimate-partner violence and gender-based violence. During their discussion, Blair highlighted the important work carried out in supporting women and other individuals at risk, and also had the opportunity to detail how … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development Maryam Monsef (Peterborough-Kawartha, Ont.) announced almost $300,000 over four years to Fleming College for their project entitled Sex Trafficking Awareness Visuals and Training Materials Targeting Oppressed Female-Identified Young Persons. This funding is made available under the Contribution Program … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced the launch of an Emergency Preparedness Public Awareness Campaign. The campaign aims to protect Canadians, their homes, and their communities by focusing on concrete actions that they can take to better prepare against the risk of natural disasters and emergencies. The full release is available online. … Read more
