Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) launched Cyber Security Awareness Month and encouraged Canadians to learn more about staying safe online. More information is available online.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement recognizing Fire Prevention Week. The full statement is available online.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) released a video message on the first day of Cyber Security Awareness Month. Call 613-991-2924. Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) met with his United States counterpart, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson, to discuss security issues of mutual interest including countering violent extremism and protecting shared borders. They talked about how conflicts abroad continue … Read more
On Sept. 27, Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) highlighted the government’s action to combat human trafficking while speaking to participants of the [free-them] Freedom Walk. The Freedom Walk is an annual activity that raises awareness and funds to fight human trafficking in Canada and promotes collaboration and action among anti-human trafficking partners. The full release is available online. … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement after returning from a visit to Israel and the West Bank where he spoke at Israel’s Fourth Annual International Cyber Security Conference and met with senior Israel and Palestinian officials on public safety matters of mutual interest. “During my visit to Israel, I attended a major cyber conference in … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement regarding the case of Hiva Mohammad Alizadeh, who pleaded guilty to making or having in his possession an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or cause serious damage to property, for the benefit of a terrorist group. Alizadeh has been sentenced to 24 years in federal prison. “As … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement to highlight the Canadian Firefighters Annual Memorial Ceremony. The full statement is available online. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Roxanne James (Scarborough Centre, Ont.) attended the RCMP National Memorial Service at “Depot” Division in Regina, … 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 statement encouraging Canadians to show civic duty, get involved, and participate in charitable activities and community service across the country. The full statement is available online.
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement on the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice regarding a challenge to the repeal of the long gun registry. “I am very pleased that the Court has ruled in favour of the will of Parliament and of Canadians. We have always said that the … Read more
Finance Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Roxanne James (Scarborough Centre, Ont.) announced the third phase of the government’s anti-cyberbullying awareness campaign, Stop Hating Online. Through this national awareness campaign, the government is taking action to protect children and youth from cyberbullying. Building on the success of … Read more
