Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) met with stakeholders in Quebec City to discuss the government’s progress to strengthen the safety of communities. Over the past year, the government has taken strong action to keep streets and communities safe and secure, making communities better places to live, work and raise families. The full release is … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement after concluding a visit to the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre. “I am thankful for the important work done by the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre, and for allowing me an opportunity to remember the plight of countless Holocaust victims and survivors. The visit provided me with an … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued the following statement: “Omar Ahmed Khadr pleaded guilty to heinous crimes, including the murder of American Army medic Sergeant Christopher Speer. We have vigorously defended against any attempt to lessen his punishment for these crimes. That is why the Government of Canada will appeal this decision and … Read more
The Government of Canada is providing support to Manitobans in response to flooding in the province. A formal request for assistance was made by the Government of Manitoba on July 4th. The Government Operations Centre is working with the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization and federal partners to determine the needs of the province as the … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) commended law enforcement agencies along with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC), on their efforts in dismantling a large-scale operation targeting child sex offenders. The operation, which began in February 2014, involved over 40 police agencies and was coordinated by the RCMP’s NCECC. “I would like … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) released a statement following a meeting with the Cross-Cultural Roundtable on Security (CCRS): “I was pleased to meet with members of the Cross-Cultural Roundtable on Security this weekend in order to discuss some very timely national security issues, including protecting our critical infrastructure and cyber networks, responding to disasters, … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statement after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced the apprehension of the suspect sought in the massive manhunt in Moncton, N.B., following the deaths of RCMP members Cst. Fabrice Georges Gevaudan, Cst David Joseph Ross, Cst Douglas James Larche, and the injuries of two others in … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) commended the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) and their international partners including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for their efforts in disrupting a major international criminal computer botnet. This botnet was used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information and defraud millions … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) announced the successful recipients of $1.5 million in funding through the Kanishka Project. The nine projects receiving funding under this round of the Kanishka Project will provide valuable contributions towards improving our awareness and knowledge of terrorism and radicalization to violence. These projects cover a range of issues, from identifying factors … Read more
Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, Que.) issued a statment on the lawsuit launched against Omar Ahmed Khadr. “Omar Ahmed Khadr pleaded guilty to heinous crimes, including the murder of American Army medic Sergeant Christopher Speer. Our Government supports the efforts of his wife Tabitha Speer and fellow soldiers to receive compensation for their horrible loss suffered … Read more
