Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) and Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Executive Director of the Online Therapy Unit at the University of Regina, announced the launch of an Internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy pilot project for public safety personnel. The federal government is contributing a $10-million investment to the project, which aims to provide greater access … Read more
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) introduced Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and the Canada Border Services Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts to establish an independent review function of the Canada Border Services Agency. By providing Canadians with an independent and trusted review body, … Read more
The Correctional Investigator of Canada, Dr. Ivan Zinger, issued a news release and supporting information indicating that the number and proportion of Indigenous individuals under federal sentence has reached new historic highs. “Four years ago, my Office reported that persons of Indigenous ancestry had reached 25 per cent of the total inmate population. At that time, … Read more
The Government of Canada has taken steps to start supporting recovery efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador, following the significant winter storm that hit the Province on Friday, January 17. The Government Operations Centre continues to coordinate the federal response effort by ensuring the province has the resources they need. Last night, the CAF commenced planning and … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) issued the following statement: “Our thoughts are with all Canadians affected by Hurricane Dorian, as well as with the first responders, search and rescue volunteers and emergency managers working hard to keep people safe. I have received a request from the Province of Nova Scotia to provide assistance … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced the establishment of the Structured Intervention Unit Implementation Advisory Panel. It will be chaired by Dr. Anthony Doob, professor emeritus of criminology at the University of Toronto. Other members have expertise in fields such as forensic psychiatry, human rights, criminal law, correctional operations and the rehabilitation of Indigenous offenders. … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced the Government of Canada’s new National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking supported by a further financial commitment of $57.22 million over five years and then $10.28 million a year on-going. To support this work, Goodale has appointed a new Special Advisor on Human Trafficking, retired RCMP Assistant Commissioner and … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) and Gene Makowsky, Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, announced $5.4 million over five years to support frontline law enforcement officers to combat drug-impaired driving in Saskatchewan. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-5681.
Liberal MP Michael Levitt (York Centre, Ont.) on behalf of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced over $95,112 in federal funding to Adath Israel Congregation. The funding supported Adath Israel Congregation, one of the largest Synagogues in Canada with 115 years of history. Security upgrades included a security camera system, more prominent outdoor lighting, the installation … Read more
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced more than $2.2 million over five years to support the Guns and Gang Violence Action Fund – Northwest Territories. The Northwest Territories will invest in research; develop a strategy; enhance data systems; strengthen frontline service providers and implement a multi-agency intelligence-sharing working group; and build … Read more
