Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued the following statement: “The recent acts of violence in Nova Scotia are unacceptable and I strongly condemn them. I am deeply concerned about the suspicious fire and confident that investigators will find the answers they need to hold those responsible to account. The Nova … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) made the following statement to mark Fire Prevention Week: “This week, from October 4 – 10, we mark Fire Prevention Week in Canada. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! ” I encourage everyone in Canada to familiarize themselves with kitchen fire safety. Cooking … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the temporary restriction of all non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border until October 21, 2020. The Government of Canada’s top priority remains the health and safety of Canadians, and this extension will … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued the following statement on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day: “Each day, firefighters risk their lives to keep us safe. They use their mental and physical strength to respond in an emergency, putting their own health on the line, especially as we face the global COVID-19 pandemic. … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced the next SIP Call for Applications. Eligible recipients, including community centres, educational institutions and places of worship, are invited to apply for funding until October 31, 2020. 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: “On July 22, 2020, the Federal Court of Canada released its decision in the case of Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship), 2020 FC 770. The Court ruled in favour of the applicants; however, it has suspended its declaration of … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.)and Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mark Furey, issued the following statement: “The Honourable A. Anne McLellan has notified us that she will not be able to act as an Inquiry Commissioner in the Public Inquiry into the tragic events that transpired on … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) issued the following statement: “The tragedy that took place in Nova Scotia on April 18 and 19, 2020 devastated families, friends and communities. Canadians deserve answers to how such a tragedy could occur.” He continued, “The Government of Canada is now proceeding with a full Public … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mark Furey announced a joint review of the April 18-19 Nova Scotia tragedy. The panel will be chaired by Michael MacDonald and include Anne McLellan and Leanne Fitch. The panel will consider the causes, context and circumstances giving rise to … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, the Federal Court issued a decision in which it found that institutional failings, by both CSIS and the Department of Justice, led to a breach of CSIS’s duty of candour to the … Read more
