Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced two new initiatives that will build on work already underway to address online extremist and terrorist content to help meet some of the Christchurch Call to Action commitments. The Government of Canada will commit $1 million to Tech Against Terrorism to create a digital repository that will notify smaller companies … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) and Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced that Bill C-71, An Act to Amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms received Royal Assent. “These common-sense gun laws prioritize public safety and effective police work while being fair to legitimate, law-abiding firearms owners and … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) issued the following statement: “The passage of Bill C-93, An Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis, marks an important step in closing the gap on the social injustices caused by the past criminalization of cannabis. Once in effect, this legislation will expedite the … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced more than $3 million in funding to the Canadian Red Cross under the National Crime Prevention Strategy for the project entitled Creating Safe Environments with Indigenous Communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-5681.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.), Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) and National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) issued the following joint statement on Bill C-59: “Over three years ago, the government engaged Canadians in a large, unprecedented public consultation on national security, which has served as … Read more
Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) announced $150,000 in federal funding over four years to support COS’ project: Keeping Kids Safe Online. The workshops will be primarily delivered in mainstream schools, and will include interactive and multi-media engagement. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-0657.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) met with the United States Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan, to discuss the advancement of joint Canada-U.S. priorities that are fundamental to the security and prosperity of both nations’ peoples. The two counterparts affirmed their common agreement that the Canada-US border is sound and of great value to both countries. Extremism … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced the establishment of the Interim Board, with its 13 members, to provide the RCMP Commissioner with expert external advice on the management and administration of the RCMP. The Interim Board is designed to help with the development of a “People First Strategy,” with the modernization of RCMP business … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) issued the following statement about wildfires in Alberta: “I have received a request from the Province of Alberta, regarding the wildfire situation. On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit Sajjan, and I have accepted their formal request for federal assistance to … Read more
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) issued the following statement: “I received a request this morning from the Province of Ontario regarding the impact of nearby wildfires and heavy smoke from forest fires occurring in Western Canada on the community of Pikangikum First Nation. On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Associate Minister … Read more
