Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) met with stakeholders in Surrey, B.C., to discuss the government’s progress to strengthen the safety of communities. Over the past year, our government has taken strong action to keep our streets and communities safe and secure, making communities better places to live, work and raise families. The full release … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) was in Surrey to visit RCMP “E” Division members and employees, and to meet with deputy commissioner Craig Callens, commanding officer of “E” Division. Blaney also participated in a ride-along in RCMP District 1 in Surrey, B.C. with a member of “E” Division. Blaney has been visiting police officers … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) spoke at the Canadian Association of Police Governance (CAPG) annual conference yesterday evening. The focus of his speech was the Economics of Policing. The national policing associations, including the CAPG, have been key partners in this initiative and in the development of the Shared Forward Agenda – a strategy … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) was in Dartmouth to visit RCMP “H” Division members and employees, and to meet with chief superintendent Brian Brennan, commanding officer of “H” Division. He also joined an RCMP officer on a ride-along for first-hand experience of a typical officer’s shift. The full release is available online. Public Safety … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) released a statement after visiting the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Atlantic Centre for Arming Training (ACAT) at the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Blaney met with officers and instructors at ACAT, where officers are attending an intense four-week duty firearm course. Officers provided a demonstration at … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced the coming-into-force of the Firearms Records Regulations (Classification). These regulations, which are now in force, will require the Registrar of Firearms to keep a record of every classification determination, and prohibit the amendment of those records following one year after the day on which the record is made. … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) made a statement on the deportation of Marc Emery to Canada. “Today, convicted drug trafficker Marc Emery is being deported to Canada. Mr. Emery and his wife are strong supporters of Justin Trudeau’s “vision” to legalize marijuana, in fact, Mrs. Emery plans to run for the Liberals as … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) made a statement to highlight National Peacekeepers’ Day. “National Peacekeepers’ Day recognizes and honours Canadians who have served or are currently serving in peace missions around the world. Many serve on these missions, including police officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and provincial and municipal forces, as well as personnel from the … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced the coming-into-force of an expanded Order Declaring an Amnesty Period (2014). This order will ensure that law-abiding owners of CZ 858 or Swiss Arms family of rifles are now able to fully use their property. Additionally, the Government of Canada announced its intention to table the Common Sense … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) met with stakeholders in Niagara Falls on July 21 and with stakeholders in Hamilton, on July 22, to discuss the government’s progress to strengthen the safety of communities. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-2924.
