Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) issued a statement after an announcement by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that Alberta obtained its first conviction in a human trafficking and human smuggling investigation. Kihew Energy Services Ltd. (Kihew), an Alberta based company, plead guilty … Read more
Following the conclusion of the 2012 Critical Infrastructure Summit, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) commended the work being done to strengthen the resilience of Canada's critical infrastructure. The summit, which was co-hosted by the Canadian Gas Association and the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association, brought together a diverse audience of senior critical infrastructure stakeholders … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) tabled in the House of Commons the Government of Canada's proposal to repeal the Gun Shows Regulations. Toews previously announced the government's intent to repeal the Gun Shows Regulations on Sept. 7, 2012. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-2865.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) issued a statement on the occasion of the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' 35th Annual Memorial Service. Toews said police and peace officers play a vital role in serving Canada's communities and keeping them safe. More than 820 officers now have their names engraved on the Honour Roll … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) delivered closing remarks at the inaugural YYZ International Airport Investigators' Training Symposium, highlighting government's efforts toward enhancing safety and security at Canada's airports. Toews said that government is committed to ensuring that Canada's aviation systems remain secure, resilient and adaptable to mitigate emerging and potential threats. Resiliency relies … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) spoke at the opening of the Canadian Museum of Nature's "Nature Unleashed" exhibit. The exhibit focuses on the science behind four types of disasters: earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornadoes. Bergen said that the "Nature Unleashed" exhibit is a great opportunity for children and … Read more
On behalf of Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.), Conservative MP Roxanne James (Scarborough Centre, Ont.), accompanied by Conservative Quebec Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu announced the government is moving forward to strengthen the federal correctional system. Private Member's Bill C-293, An Act to Amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (vexatious complainants), will be put to … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) issued a statement following the arrest of Durvent Dave Jack in the Greater Toronto, Ont., Area, who is featured on the "Wanted by the CBSA" list. Toews said he commends the Canada Border Services officers in Kingston, Ont., and Toronto, Ont., who worked with the RCMP’s Toronto Immigration … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) issued a statement to mark the opening of the Moose Lake, Manitoba RCMP detachment. Toews said that the new energy-efficient detachment will provide RCMP members with roughly 400 square metres of operational and administrative space, including cells and a secure garage bay. From this more modern and efficient … Read more
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.) announced that the National Crime Prevention Centre is ready to receive applications for its next funding intake. The government is providing up to $10 million toward new crime prevention projects in this call for applications. The deadline for applications is Oct. 25, 2012. The strategy provides funding support to selected projects … Read more
