Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) announced up to $145 million in federal funding to support enhanced security operations related to hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto, Ont., and Vancouver, B.C. This funding responds to specific operational needs identified by the host provinces and cities and reinforces Canada’s readiness to host … Read more
Federal, provincial, and territorial ministers responsible for emergency management met virtually on April 27 to discuss shared priorities, preparations and response in the midst of spring flooding across Canada and in advance of the 2026 wildfire season. The meeting was co-chaired by Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) and New Brunswick … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) provided an update on the development of Canada’s Flood Risk Finder, Canada’s first national, publicly available source of flood hazard and risk information. This new platform will provide a consistent picture of flood hazard and … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) announced $95,000 in federal funding to the City of Winnipeg, Man., for their pilot project, “Winnipeg Collaborative Street Safety Centre,” through Public Safety Canada’s Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). This project aims to strengthen leadership on mental health, addictions, and homelessness in partnership with the Downtown Community … Read more
The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) will re-open for businesses on April 23, 2026. The new phase will allow claims for firearms and devices prohibited in May 2020, December 2024, and March 2025 and selected associated parts and components. The deadline to submit claims is June 4, 2026, subject to availability of funds. A total of … 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: “Peguis First Nation and surrounding areas in Manitoba’s Fisher River basin are facing a serious risk of flooding as warmer temperatures and rain begin to accelerate the spring melt. Yesterday, I approved … Read more
The nation-wide declaration period of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) for individuals ended on March 31, 2026. To date, more than 67,000 assault-style firearms have been declared by 37,869 firearm owners across Canada. As of March 31, firearms owners with prohibited firearms no longer have the option to come forward to seek compensation through … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada is intending to extend its support for gun and gang violence prevention initiatives by providing up to $157.5 million through the Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) over the next three years. BSCF funding has helped municipalities and Indigenous communities tackle the … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced $650,413 in federal support to the City of Edmonton, Alta., through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). The full release is available online. Contact Soraya.lemur@ps-sp.gc.ca.
On March 26, Bill C-12, Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, received Royal Assent, strengthening our immigration and asylum systems and providing law enforcement agencies with more tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, illegal fentanyl, and illicit financing. Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) said, “The increasing complexity of … Read more
