Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) introduced legislation to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to end statutory release for repeat violent offenders. Under Statutory Release, eligible criminals are released at two thirds of their sentence and serve the last third of their sentence in the community under supervision and subject to conditions. Criminals … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) applauds the conviction of both individuals accused in Via Rail terrorist plot. The full statement is available online. Call 613-991-2924.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, signed the Agreement on Land, Rail, Marine and Air Transport Preclearance between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America. The agreement is a major commitment of the Beyond the Border Action Plan issued by Prime … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement on the alleged terrorist plot in Toronto, March 11, thanking law and security enforcement officers, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service for their actions. “While I cannot comment on a matter that is currently before the Immigration … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued the following statement after his appearance before the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence this afternoon and in advance of the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Tuesday, March 10th: “Today I was before Committee on the Protection of Canada … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement on reports that several Quebec Cabinet ministers have received envelopes containing a suspicious powder. “The safety of Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament and their staff is a primary concern at all times,” said Blaney. “We thank the Surete du Quebec and local law-enforcement for their swift response.” The … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the murder of four RCMP constables near Mayerthorpe, Alberta on March 3, 2005. The full statement is available online. Call 613-991-2924.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement to mark the launch of Fraud Prevention Month: “March is Fraud Prevention Month, when Canadians are encouraged to get informed about fraud and how they can protect themselves. Our Government has many resources where Canadians can learn how to recognize, report and stop fraud.” Call 613-991-0657. … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement to mark Pink Shirt Day: “Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day, a day to raise awareness about the serious issue of bullying. Canadians are encouraged to wear something pink to symbolize that our society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. The day began in 2007 when teenagers … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement condemning a video released by the terrorist organization Al Shabaab calling for attacks on the West Edmonton Mall, and other shopping centres in the United States and the United Kingdom: “Canada will not be intimidated by threats from any terrorist organization, which is why we … Read more
