Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “I welcome the report from the Auditor General of Canada regarding hiring within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The report provides a thorough assessment for the period from 2023 to September 2025 of the challenges facing the RCMP’s recruitment system and highlights the … Read more
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.) announced $4,737,448.00 over five years in federal support to the Maashkaawizii Kwe “Woman of Inner strength” project, led by Thunder Women Healing Lodge Society (the Healing Lodge) through the Aboriginal Community … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) reiterated new measures in the Government’s introduction of an act to keep Canadians safe (Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act, 2026). This proposed legislation, informed by extensive consultations, would bring Canadian laws in line with our major allies including the Five Eyes, all of whom have lawful access … Read more
Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada Eleanor Olszewski (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) launched a call for proposals for the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF). The SAR NIF program provides up to $6.5M annually for new and ongoing projects that improve prevention and response to calls … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) was in Montreal, Que., to reiterate new measures in the Government’s introduction of an act to keep Canadians safe (Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act, 2026). This proposed legislation, informed by extensive consultations, would bring Canadian laws in line with our major allies including the Five Eyes, all of … Read more
Secretary of State for Combatting Crime Ruby Sahota (Brampton North—Caledon, Ont.) and Peel Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah reiterated new measures in Bill C-22, Lawful Access Act, 2026. Informed by extensive consultations, the bill would align Canadian laws with those of major allies, including the Five Eyes, all of whom have lawful access regimes. The Keeping Canadians Safe Act will … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) and Justice Minister and Attorney General, and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) introduced Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access (Lawful Access Act, 2026). This proposed legislation, informed by extensive consultations, would bring Canadian laws in line with our … Read more
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) announced a dedicated investment of up to $10 million to be provided to eligible organizations through the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP), that will assist Jewish communities in enhancing the security of their gathering spaces, including schools, day cares, overnight camps, and places of worship. The full … Read more
Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr (Kelowna, B.C.) announced $2.14 million in federal support to the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF). The funding will support a community‑led project that helps Indigenous youth aged 14 to 25 build confidence, connection, and leadership through culturally-grounded programming. The full release is … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience Anthony Housefather (Mount Royal, Que.) and Deputy Government Whip Élisabeth Brière (Sherbrooke, Que.) announced one-time funding of nearly $500,000 under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) for a Université de Sherbrooke search and rescue project. The SAR NIF program supports projects that improve the … Read more
