Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) made a statement following the online posting of an ISIL video calling for attacks in Canada: “Canada’s security agencies are closely monitoring this situation and have measures in place to address any threats. Canada will not be intimidated and stands firm against terrorists who would threaten our peace, freedom and democracy. While I cannot … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and Conservative MP Dave MacKenzie (Oxford, Ont.) issued a statement regarding the royal assent of Bill C-483, An Act to Amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (escorted temporary absences). This private member’s bill, introduced by Mr. MacKenzie in March 2013, amends the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) recognized the work of participants on both sides of the border in the third Canada – U.S. Enhanced Resiliency Experiment (CAUSE III). This cross-border initiative consisted of experiments held over the course of November 2014. These experiments were based on two disaster scenarios – the first a Northeastern hurricane, … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement following a speech on national security to the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations: “We live in an increasingly global and interconnected world, and as such, we must take a more outward and global view in many domains – and national security is no exception. Of the … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement to mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. “December 2nd marks the date of the adoption of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Prostitution of Others. The focus of this day is to eradicate human … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced the coming into force of the Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act, which provides legislative reforms that will enhance the accountability of the RCMP in its service to Canadians. More information is available online. Call 613-991-2924.
Following the tabling of the 2014 fall report of the Auditor General of Canada, Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued the following statement: “Initiatives are already underway to address many of the recommendations made by the Auditor General of Canada. I have every confidence that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Department of Foreign Affairs … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) made a statement on Bullying Awareness Week. “Bullying Awareness Week, which runs from November 16th to 22nd, is an important initiative to draw attention to the serious issue of bullying. Now in its 12th year, the theme for this year is “Stand Up! (to bullying)”, which emphasizes the need for … Read more
On behalf of Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.), Conservative MP Bob Zimmer (Prince George-Peace River, B.C.) announced $2.4 million in federal funding over five years for the crime prevention project Crime Prevention through the Strengthening of Youth, Families and the Community, which will help children and youth in Prince George, British Columbia. The project is … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and les Etchemins joined local Quebec veterans, community members, and youth at a Remembrance Day ceremony honouring the courageous veterans of Canada. More information is available online. Call 613-957-5555.
