Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced $2.7 million in funding over five years to support the Guns and Gang Violence Action Fund to the Province of New Brunswick. New Brunswick will fund police services and other local organizations to enhance efforts in preventing, disrupting and combating gun and gang violence, as … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) delivered remarks at the Annual Summit of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The full speech is available online. Call 613-944-4875.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) issued the following statement regarding the situation in Gillam, Manitoba: “The recent murders in northern British Columbia have shocked and saddened us all. On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victims of these terrible crimes. I received a … Read more
Liberal MP Michael Levitt (York Centre, Ont.) on behalf of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced $31,749 in federal funding to the Jewish Russian Speaking Community of Toronto. This funding will support the Jewish Russian Speaking Community of Toronto, a non-profit organization which provides educational, social and cultural community services among the Jews of the former … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced over $7.75 million in funding to support work on 61 new projects in Ontario under the National Disaster Mitigation Program. The Government of Canada cost-shares up to 50 per cent of eligible expenses for projects submitted by provinces and 75 per cent of eligible expenses for projects submitted by territories … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) on behalf of Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced up to $14,812 in federal funding to the Ummah Masjid and Community Centre. This funding will support the Ummah Masjid and Community Centre, a mosque and public community centre, which looks after … Read more
Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil-Soulanges, Que.) on behalf of Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.), announced $11.5 million over five … Read more
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) on behalf of Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced $2.3 million over five years for projects to support training activities for frontline police officers in Yukon. Projects include training in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Drug Recognition Expert evaluation, as well as dedicated trainers to deliver … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) issued the following statement about wildfires and heavy smoke threatening several communities across Northwestern Ontario: “I received a request this morning from the Province of Ontario regarding the serious threat of wildfires and heavy smoke across the region of Northwestern Ontario, putting multiple First Nations communities at risk. On behalf … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced the launch of a National Security Transparency Advisory Group, and the appointment of its 11 members. The group will advise the Deputy Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada on the implementation of the National Security Transparency Commitment. The full list of members can be found online. Call 613-991-0657.
