Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement following his participation at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism: “The international jihadist movement has declared war on Canada and its allies,” said Blaney. “Enhancing our prevention efforts is not enough to address the threat posed by jihadi terrorists. That’s why Prime Minister Harper … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement following arrests in Halifax of three individuals, disrupting a planned attack against the citizens of Halifax.”I applaud the excellent work by officers of the RCMP, CBSA, Halifax Regional Police and Geneva Police Department for their diligence and collaboration. These arrests are a great example of … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) met with his UK counterpart, Home Secretary Theresa May, on Feb. 5 in London, UK on the margins of the Five Country Ministerial to discuss shared national security priorities, such as counter-terrorism, addressing violent extremism, and preventing terrorist travel. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-2924. Public Safety Minister Steven … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement following an arrest, by the RCMP’s Ottawa Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET), on terrorism-related offences. “I commend the RCMP, CSIS and other law enforcement and national security partners for their tireless work and collaboration in keeping Canada safe from the ongoing global terror threat. Their diligence and dedication … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement in response to the online posting of an ISIL audio message calling for attacks in Canada. “The international jihadist movement has declared war on Canada and our allies. That’s why our Government committed the Canadian Armed Forces to the broad international coalition against the so-called Islamic State. No Canadian government … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) delivered a statement addressing concerns of a worldwide rise in Anti-Semitism at an informal meeting organized in New York by the United Nations General Assembly. The full statement is available online. Call 613-991-2924.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement on the death of RCMP Constable David Wynn, who was shot while on duty in St. Albert, Alberta, on Jan. 16. Blaney said “Constable Wynn made the ultimate sacrifice.” The full statement is available online. Call 613-991-2924.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced on Jan. 16, 2015 the upcoming National Disaster Mitigation Program to begin April 1, 2015. It will reduce flood-related costs for all levels of government and contribute to establishing conditions for the introduction of a residential flood insurance market in Canada. Blaney also re-affirmed the support of the federal government to … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) issued a joint statement after a Supreme Court decision not to hear the case of an Edmonton man, Sayfildin Tahir Sharif, who is fighting extradition to the United States to face terrorism and murder charges. The full release is … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) made a statement following a national security criminal investigation and arrest by the RCMP’s Ottawa Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. Suliman Mohamed of Ottawa has been charged with terrorism related offences. “I applaud the important work being done by the RCMP. The RCMP, along with their law enforcement partners, play … Read more
