Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement after the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, was passed by the Senate. “I am pleased to announce that the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, was adopted at Third Reading and passed by the Senate today. This legislation demonstrates our government’s leadership in the global fight against terrorism,” said Minister … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued the following statement regarding the shooting incident in Edmonton on Monday that resulted in the death of Constable Daniel Woodall and injuries to Patrol Sergeant Jason Harley: “On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Constable … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) commended a joint investigation by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which led to a deportation order for Jahanzeb Malik. Mr. Malik was arrested by CBSA three months ago due to his involvement in an alleged terrorist plot to bomb locations in downtown … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) participated in the unveiling of the design for a monument to be constructed in honour of the three Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers killed in the June 2014 Moncton shootings. Blaney was joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Robert Goguen (Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, N.B.), New Brunswick Premier Brian Gallant; RCMP assistant commissioner … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, May 31: “Today, on World No Tobacco Day, Canada, along with countries around the world, is recognizing the global concerns of the illicit trade of tobacco products and its health, economic and social impacts. Illicit tobacco remains an … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement to mark the passage of Bill C-42, the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act, through third reading in the House of Commons: “I introduced the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act in the House of Commons on Oct. 7, 2014, to help achieve our government’s goal of enshrining … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) commended law enforcement agencies following the arrest of Phuc Doan Nguyen and Luis Alberto Simas who were featured on the “Wanted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)” list. The full statement is available online.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued the following statement on National Missing Children’s Day: “There is no greater fear for a parent than the possibility of a missing child. Today is an important day to remember not only children who have gone missing, but also their loved ones. I want to thank all police officers … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement following reports of arrests over the weekend in Montreal: “While I cannot comment on specific operational matters, I commend the RCMP and the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team for their continued vigilance in keeping our streets and communities safe from the ongoing global terror threat. The … Read more
On behalf of Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) announced that 100 additional RCMP officers will be assigned to ensure the safety of Surrey in the face of an increase gang-related violence. Findlay also announced that approximately $3.5 million in funding over five years has been made available for the … Read more
