Hon. Bill BlairCanada News Centre2024-03-20T18:01:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgTechnical briefing and media availability on An Act to Amend the National Defence Act and Other Actshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/technical-briefing-and-media-availability-on-an-act-to-amend-the-national-defence-act-and-other-acts.htmlMedia are invited to a virtual briefing by senior government officials with the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (DND/CAF) regarding An Act to Amend the National Defence Act and Other Acts. The briefing will be not for attribution and not for broadcast.National Defence2024-03-20T18:01:50-04:00Minister Blair to announce additional military assistance for Ukraine following the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-to-announce-additional-military-assistance-for-ukraine-following-the-20th-meeting-of-the-ukraine-defense-contact-group.htmlFollowing the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will hold a media availability. Minister Blair will announce additional military assistance for Ukraine and then take questions from journalists.National Defence2024-03-19T09:09:47-04:00Minister Petitpas Taylor to announce infrastructure upgrades to 5th Canadian Division Support Base (CDSB) Gagetownhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-petitpas-taylor-to-announce-infrastructure-upgrades-to-5th-canadian-division-support-base-cdsb-gagetown.htmlThe Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, will hold a media availability at 5th Canadian Division Support Base (5 CDSB) Gagetown.National Defence2024-03-12T09:00:00-04:00Minister Blair and Minister Boissonnault announce $45.3 million investment to upgrade facilities at Edmonton military basehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/03/minister-blair-and-minister-boissonnault-announce-453-million-investment-to-upgrade-facilities-at-edmonton-military-base.htmlCanadian Armed Forces members deserve modern facilities that are fit-for-purpose so that they can train and maintain their readiness. Across Canada, the Government of Canada is investing to upgrade military facilities by building cleaner, more modern infrastructure that will save taxpayers money and better support our military’s needs.National Defence2024-03-04T07:44:44-05:00Minister Blair attends Conference in Support of Ukraine in Paris, France and concludes visit to Europehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-attends-conference-in-support-of-ukraine-in-paris-france-and-concludes-visit-to-europe.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the Conference in Support of Ukraine hosted by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, France.National Defence2024-02-26T21:42:22-05:00Minister Blair announces $60 million in military aid for Ukraine at 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Grouphttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-announces-60-million-in-military-aid-for-ukraine-at-19th-meeting-of-the-ukraine-defense-contact-group.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 19th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.National Defence2024-02-14T08:20:33-05:00Minister Blair to visit Colorado Springs for NORAD Change of Command Ceremonyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/02/minister-blair-to-visit-colorado-springs-for-norad-change-of-command-ceremony.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado on February 5, 2024 to attend the NORAD Change of Command Ceremony, as United States Air Force (USAF) General Gregory M. Guillot is appointed Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Commander, United States Northern Command.National Defence2024-02-02T09:33:48-05:00Sustaining the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicoptershttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/01/sustaining-the-royal-canadian-air-forces-fleet-of-ch-146griffon-helicopters.htmlThe Government of Canada is committed to extending the life and existing capabilities of the CH-146 Griffon helicopters to support the Canadian Armed Forces and keep Canadians safe. Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-01-17T10:38:32-05:00Statement by Minister Joly and Minister Blair on the United States’ and the United Kingdom’s action in Yemenhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/01/statement-by-minister-joly-and-minister-blair-on-the-united-states-and-the-united-kingdoms-action-in-yemen.htmlCanadian Armed Forces personnel deployed with US Central Command supported the precisely targeted strikes undertaken yesterday by the armed forces of the United States and United Kingdom, as did Australia, Bahrain and the Netherlands, against Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.Global Affairs Canada2024-01-12T09:56:46-05:00Government of Canada announces preferred bidder for Logistics Vehicle Modernization project in support of Canadian Armed Forceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-announces-preferred-bidder-for-logistics-vehicle-modernization-project-in-support-of-canadian-armed-forces.htmlThe Government of Canada is committed to providing members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with the modern vehicles, equipment and services they need to keep Canadians safe. To support domestic and international exercises and operations, the CAF requires a robust logistics supply chain. An important part of this chain consists of logistics vehicles used to transport materiel, munitions, personnel and other supplies between and within areas of operation.Public Services and Procurement Canada2024-01-10T10:59:38-05:00A friendly reminder from the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces: NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flighthttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/a-friendly-reminder-from-the-department-of-national-defence-and-the-canadian-armed-forces-norad-is-ready-to-track-santas-flight.htmlThe Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces remind you that North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24, for the program’s 68th year.National Defence2023-12-22T12:53:11-05:00Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Ortonahttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/12/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-mark-80th-anniversary-of-battle-of-ortona.htmlToday, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Ortona.Veterans Affairs Canada2023-12-20T11:30:39-05:00Canada announces $1.68-billion investment in technology network for Canadian Armyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/12/canada-announces-168-billion-investment-in-technology-network-for-canadian-army.htmlIn the current global environment, Canada needs a modern, adaptable army that can meet security challenges of today and tomorrow. We are making the necessary investments to provide Canadian Army members with the tools that they need to do their jobs, while ensuring that these investments create jobs and growth for Canadians.Public Services and Procurement Canada2023-12-20T10:00:17-05:00Royal Canadian Navy ships return from deployment to the Indo-Pacific regionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/royal-canadian-navy-ships-return-from-deployment-to-the-indo-pacific-region.htmlToday, His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Ottawa and Vancouver, along with Motor Vessel (MV) Asterix, returned to Esquimalt, B.C. after a deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.National Defence2023-12-18T11:13:56-05:00Minister Blair meets with Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Defence Minister Andris Sprūdshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/minister-blair-meets-with-latvian-president-edgars-rinkevics-and-defence-minister-andris-spruds.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, arrived in Latvia for his first official visit to the country. Minister Blair is accompanied by General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff.National Defence2023-12-15T08:40:11-05:00Minister Blair appoints Michelle Douglas as the Canadian Armed Forces’ Honorary Colonel for Professional Conduct and Culturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/minister-blair-appoints-michelle-douglas-as-the-canadian-armed-forces-honorary-colonel-for-professional-conduct-and-culture.htmlThe Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, has appointed Michelle Douglas as the Canadian Armed Forces’ first Honorary Colonel for Chief, Professional Conduct and Culture.National Defence2023-12-13T16:08:36-05:00Defence Minister Bill Blair provides update on culture change reforms in the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/12/defence-minister-bill-blair-provides-update-on-culture-change-reforms-in-the-department-of-national-defence-and-the-canadian-armed-forces.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, provided an update on culture change reforms in the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Force (CAF) in response to the Final Report of Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR) of the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces.National Defence2023-12-13T16:08:21-05:00The Government of Canada marks the 35th anniversary of United Nations Peacekeeping Forces receiving Nobel Peace Prizehttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/12/the-government-of-canada-marks-the-35th-anniversary-of-united-nations-peacekeeping-forces-receiving-nobel-peace-prize.htmlThe Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United Nations Peacekeeping Forces on 10 December 1988 to recognize the important contributions that peacekeepers made towards the pursuit of one of the UN’s most fundamental obligations: to maintain international peace and security. Veterans Affairs Canada2023-12-10T08:00:00-05:00Canada bolsters support and commitments to peacekeeping at 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerialhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/canada-bolsters-support-and-commitments-to-peacekeeping-at-2023-united-nations-peacekeeping-ministerial.htmlThe Honourable Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs), today concluded her participation in the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM) meeting hosted by Ghana. Global Affairs Canada2023-12-06T15:43:34-05:00Backgrounder: Canada’s commitments at the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerialhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/12/backgrounder-canadas-commitments-at-the-2023-united-nations-peacekeeping-ministerial.htmlOn December 5 and 6, 2023, the Honourable Pam Damoff, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, represented Canada at the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM), in Accra, Ghana, where she announced that the Government of Canada will provide over $20.4 million in new projects and contributions to continue supporting UN peace operations and peacebuilding and a pledge of up to an additional $6.2 million in support of protection of civilians. Global Affairs Canada2023-12-06T15:43:28-05:00The Government of Canada announces contract amendment for air combat training serviceshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/12/the-government-of-canada-announces-contract-amendment-for-air-combat-training-services.htmlIn support of its defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that members of the Canadian Armed Forces receive the training they need to do their work and keep Canadians safe.Public Services and Procurement Canada2023-12-05T09:59:31-05:00Defence Minister Bill Blair releases second status report of the External Monitorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/11/defence-minister-bill-blair-releases-second-status-report-of-the-external-monitor.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, released the second biannual status report of the External Monitor, Jocelyne Therrien.National Defence2023-11-20T15:27:45-05:00Statement from Minister Blair on the Second Biannual Report of External Monitor Jocelyne Therrienhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/11/statement-from-minister-blair-on-the-second-biannual-report-of-external-monitor-jocelyne-therrien.htmlThe Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Bill Blair, issued the following statement today regarding the External Monitor’s second status report on the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review (IECR).National Defence2023-11-20T15:27:31-05:00Ministers of Veterans Affairs, National Defence and Public Safety mark Remembrance Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/11/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-national-defence-and-public-safety-mark-remembrance-day.htmlToday, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement.Veterans Affairs Canada2023-11-11T09:06:45-05:00Ministers of Veterans Affairs, Indigenous Services, National Defence, Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Northern Affairs mark Indigenous Veterans Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/11/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-indigenous-services-national-defence-crown-indigenous-relations-and-northern-affairs-mark-indigenous-veterans-day.htmlToday, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, issued the following statement:Veterans Affairs Canada2023-11-08T09:00:15-05:00Government of Canada officials to provide technical briefing on situation in Israelhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-officials-to-provide-technical-briefing-on-situation-in-israel.htmlOfficials from Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Department of National Defence will offer a technical briefing on the situation in Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following recent developments.Global Affairs Canada2023-10-11T20:04:20-04:00Government of Canada helping Canadians affected by crisis in Israel, West Bank and Gaza Striphttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/10/government-of-canada-helping-canadians-affected-by-crisis-in-israel-west-bank-and-gaza-strip.htmlThe situation in Israel and the West Bank and the Gaza Strip remains volatile and is deteriorating rapidly. Canada’s missions in the region are actively monitoring the situation and working with partners and like-minded governments, as well as with the international community, to address the situation.Global Affairs Canada2023-10-11T18:15:58-04:00The Government of Canada inaugurates Place George-Vhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/10/the-government-of-canada-inaugurates-place-george-v.htmlThe Government of Canada is investing in its historic sites to ensure their preservation, so that Quebecers and Canadians can enjoy and learn about them, now and in the future.Public Services and Procurement Canada2023-10-11T10:41:45-04:00Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023https://www.canada.ca/en/communications-security/news/2023/09/cyber-security-awareness-month-2023.htmlThe Communications Security Establishment (CSE) today launches Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023.Communications Security Establishment Canada2023-10-03T09:11:54-04:00Statement by the Minister of National Defence on the start of Cyber Security Awareness Monthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/communications-security/news/2023/10/statement-by-the-minister-of-national-defence-on-the-start-of-cyber-security-awareness-month.htmlToday marks the start of Cyber Security Awareness Month (Cyber Month) in Canada. Led by the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) through its Get Cyber Safe campaign, Cyber Month aims to highlight the importance of cyber security to Canadians.Communications Security Establishment Canada2023-10-03T09:11:47-04:00Statement by Ministers marking one year since the impact of Hurricane Fionahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/09/statement-by-ministers-marking-one-year-since-the-impact-of-hurricane-fiona.htmlOne year ago, Canadians across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec felt the tragic impacts and destruction of the most powerful post-tropical storm in Canada’s history. Public Safety Canada2023-09-24T11:00:20-04:00Canada to contribute $33 million to British-led partnership delivering high priority air defence equipment to Ukraine https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/09/canada-to-contribute-33-million-to-british-led-partnership-delivering-high-priority-air-defence-equipment-to-ukraine.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that Canada will contribute to the United Kingdom-led partnership that is delivering high priority air defence equipment to Ukraine.National Defence2023-09-17T07:00:00-04:00Canada to host first-ever winter hybrid Invictus Games https://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/09/canada-to-host-first-ever-winter-hybrid-invictus-games.htmlThe Invictus Games are a powerful reminder of the extraordinary courage and perseverance of all those who have been injured or become ill through their time in the military.Veterans Affairs Canada2023-09-16T16:00:05-04:00Defence Minister Bill Blair to visit the United Kingdom and Germanyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/09/defence-minister-bill-blair-to-visit-the-united-kingdom-and-germany.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair will travel to the United Kingdom and Germany on his first international trip as Canada’s Minister of National Defence, from September 17-19, 2023.National Defence2023-09-13T19:08:14-04:00Defence Minister Bill Blair initiates repeal of Duty to Report regulationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2023/08/defence-minister-bill-blair-initiates-repeal-of-duty-to-report-regulations.htmlA top priority for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is fostering an environment where people affected by misconduct feel safe, supported, and able to report misconduct on their own terms.National Defence2023-08-30T12:00:02-04:00Statement on Ukraine’s Independence Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2023/08/statement-on-ukraines-independence-day.htmlToday, Canada extends its best wishes to the people of Ukraine and to those in Ukrainian communities worldwide on the 32nd anniversary of their country’s independence.Global Affairs Canada2023-08-24T09:47:55-04:00Ministers Sajjan, Blair, Beech, Rodriguez and Parliamentary Secretary Dabrusin to Provide an Update on Wildfires in the Northwest Territorieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/08/ministers-sajjan-blair-beech-rodriguez-and-parliamentary-secretary-dabrusin-to-provide-an-update-on-wildfires-in-the-northwest-territories.htmlFollowing brief remarks, Ministers Sajjan, Blair, Beech, and Rodriguez and Parliamentary Secretary Dabrusin will take questions from the media.Public Safety Canada2023-08-17T18:30:06-04:00Government of Canada announces investment in shipbuilding infrastructure for the Canadian Surface Combatanthttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2023/08/government-of-canada-announces-investment-in-shipbuilding-infrastructure-for-the-canadian-surface-combatant.htmlThrough the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is revitalizing the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) surface fleet of ships to ensure that members have the equipment needed to do their jobs and protect Canadians.Public Services and Procurement Canada2023-08-08T10:46:53-04:00Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence mark 70th anniversary of Korean War Armistice Agreementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/veterans-affairs-canada/news/2023/07/ministers-of-veterans-affairs-and-national-defence-mark-70th-anniversary-of-korean-war-armistice-agreement.htmlSeventy years ago today, an armistice was signed to end active fighting in the Korean peninsula. The armistice marked the end of three years of bitter conflict that claimed the lives of 516 Canadians. We will always remember their bravery, service, and dedication.Veterans Affairs Canada2023-07-27T10:01:53-04:00Government of Canada provides assistance to Nova Scotia in response to extreme floodinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-provides-assistance-to-nova-scotia-in-response-to-extreme-flooding.htmlOn Sunday, July 23rd, The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Nova Scotia to assist with their response to this emergency. Public Safety Canada2023-07-25T19:13:36-04:00British Columbia to receive federal assistance with ongoing wildfire situationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/07/british-columbia-to-receive-federal-assistance-with-ongoing-wildfire-situation.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, has approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Government of British Columbia to support their efforts to combat wildfiresPublic Safety Canada2023-07-16T17:18:15-04:00Government of Canada continues to build disaster response capacity to large-scale disastershttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/07/government-of-canada-continues-to-build-disaster-response-capacity-to-large-scale-disasters.htmlPartout au pays, les Canadiens sont de plus en plus confrontés aux réalités des catastrophes naturelles – telles que les inondations, les feux de forêt et les ouragans. Public Safety Canada2023-07-11T10:57:43-04:00Minister Blair to make an announcement regarding disaster response capacity for large-scale emergencieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/07/minister-blair-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-disaster-response-capacity-for-large-scale-emergencies.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, as he makes an announcement about supporting non-governmental organizations in their response to large-scale emergency events.Public Safety Canada2023-07-10T16:42:46-04:00Ministers Blair and Duclos to Provide an Update on the 2023 Wildfire Seasonhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/07/ministers-blair-and-duclos-to-provide-an-update-on-the-2023-wildfire-season.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, as they provide an update on the wildfire season. Public Safety Canada2023-07-05T15:15:03-04:00Ministers Blair and Piwniuk to address media following the FPT Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Emergency Managementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/06/ministers-blair-and-piwniuk-to-address-media-following-the-fpt-meeting-of-ministers-responsible-for-emergency-management.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Doyle Piwniuk, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for Manitoba, for a press conference following the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) meeting of Ministers responsible for emergency management. Public Safety Canada2023-06-27T14:31:32-04:00Government of Canada is providing assistance to Quebec in response to serious wildfires https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-is-providing-assistance-to-quebec-in-response-to-serious-wildfires.htmlOn June 3, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, approved a Request for Federal Assistance from Quebec to support their efforts to combat the significant wildfires in the province.
Public Safety Canada2023-06-16T16:24:10-04:00The Government of Canada to match Red Cross donations to support wildfire response in Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/06/the-government-of-canada-to-match-red-cross-donations-to-support-wildfire-response-in-nova-scotia.htmlToday, the Government of Canada reinforced its commitment to a donation-matching initiative with the Canadian Red Cross for people in Nova Scotia affected by wildfires.Public Safety Canada2023-06-06T15:52:50-04:00The Government of Canada to match United Way donations to support wildfire response in the Northwest Territorieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/06/the-government-of-canada-to-match-united-way-donations-to-support-wildfire-response-in-the-northwest-territories.htmlToday, the Government of Canada announced that it will join the Government of the Northwest Territories in matching donations to the United Way of the Northwest Territories, to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in a number of communities. Public Safety Canada2023-06-05T13:00:09-04:00Government of Canada to provide assistance to Nova Scotia in response to extreme wildfireshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-to-provide-assistance-to-nova-scotia-in-response-to-extreme-wildfires.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness has approved a Request for Federal Assistance (RFA) from the Province of Nova Scotia to support their efforts to combat the significant wildfire situation in the province.Public Safety Canada2023-06-01T22:49:16-04:00Media Technical Briefing and Press Conference regarding an Update on the 2023 Wildfire Seasonhttps://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2023/05/media-technical-briefing-and-press-conference-regarding-an-update-on-the-2023-wildfire-season.htmlMedia Technical Briefing and Press Conference regarding an Update on the 2023 Wildfire SeasonNatural Resources Canada2023-05-31T20:34:52-04:00Emergency Preparedness Week 2023 Concludeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/emergency-preparedness-week-2023-concludes.htmlEnsuring that Canadians are prepared for extreme weather events and other emergencies and increasing our collective resilience continues to be a priority for the Government of CanadaPublic Safety Canada2023-05-13T12:58:21-04:00Government of Canada to provide assistance to Alberta in response to ongoing wildfire situationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-to-provide-assistance-to-alberta-in-response-to-ongoing-wildfire-situation.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness has approved a Request for Federal Assistance from the Province of Alberta to support their efforts to combat the significant wildfire situation in the province.Public Safety Canada2023-05-11T14:35:49-04:00Alberta and Canada to match Canadian Red Cross donations to support Alberta wildfire responsehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/alberta-and-canada-to-match-canadian-red-cross-donations-to-support-alberta-wildfire-response.htmlToday, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta announced a coordinated donation-matching program with the Canadian Red Cross to support the disaster relief efforts in Alberta communities impacted by the devastating wildfires. Public Safety Canada2023-05-11T13:38:41-04:00Government of Canada releases first national-level disaster risk assessmenthttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-releases-first-national-level-disaster-risk-assessment.htmlThe rising frequency and severity of natural disasters is a growing concern. In recent years, Canadians have seen extreme weather events, like floods and wildland fires, destroy homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, and leave lasting impacts on communities right across the country. Public Safety Canada2023-05-11T10:45:09-04:00Media Technical Briefing and Press Conference regarding Canada’s National Risk Profilehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/media-technical-briefing-and-press-conference-regarding-canadas-national-risk-profile.htmlGovernment of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing related to the National Risk Profile, Canada’s first public, strategic, national-level disaster risk assessment.
Following the media technical briefing, members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, for a press conference
Public Safety Canada2023-05-10T17:15:33-04:00Minister Blair marks Emergency Preparedness Week 2023https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/minister-blair-marks-emergency-preparedness-week-2023.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement.Public Safety Canada2023-05-07T14:22:16-04:00Government of Canada funds more accessible and enhanced safety training for recreational pilotshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-funds-more-accessible-and-enhanced-safety-training-for-recreational-pilots.htmlConstant improvement is crucial to ensuring the continued safety of aviation in Canada, including in how we deliver essential safety training for recreational pilots.
Public Safety Canada2023-04-20T10:00:00-04:00Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for spring floodshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-british-columbia-for-spring-floods.htmlIn 2017 and 2018, communities across southern British Columbia experienced widespread spring flooding that caused significant damage to homes, businesses, and private and public infrastructure.Public Safety Canada2023-04-19T15:15:00-04:00Minister Blair welcomes final report from expert advisory panel on Canada’s approach to disaster recovery fundinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/04/minister-blair-welcomes-final-report-from-expert-advisory-panel-on-canadas-approach-to-disaster-recovery-funding.htmlCommunities across Canada are experiencing devastating natural disasters like floods, wildfires, and storms in greater numbers than ever before. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians whose lives are impacted when disasters strike, help communities recover, and, ultimately, increase our resiliency.Public Safety Canada2023-04-17T11:29:07-04:00Minister Blair to highlight federal budget investments in Sault Ste. Mariehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/04/minister-blair-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-sault-ste-marie.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will visit City Meat Market in Sault Ste. Marie to highlight federal budget investments and take questions from the media. Public Safety Canada2023-04-12T09:30:44-04:00Minister Blair to visit STARS Regina Base https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/03/minister-blair-to-visit-stars-regina-base.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will be visiting the STARS Regina Base.Public Safety Canada2023-03-14T16:02:41-04:00Government of Canada funds search and rescue revitalization in Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-funds-search-and-rescue-revitalization-in-alberta.htmlThe diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue operations, and regularly improving standards and training for search and rescue personnel is key to saving Canadians who are in distress.Public Safety Canada2023-03-13T15:51:37-04:00Minister Blair to make a funding announcement with the Search and Rescue Association of Albertahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/03/minister-blair-to-make-a-funding-announcement-with-the-search-and-rescue-association-of-alberta.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, for a funding announcement under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) with the Search and Rescue Association of Alberta.Public Safety Canada2023-03-12T17:41:39-04:00Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Saskatchewan for 2015 spring floodinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/03/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-saskatchewan-for-2015-spring-flooding.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, announced an interim payment of $23,666,519 to Saskatchewan through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program, to assist with recovery costs associated with the 2015 spring floods. Public Safety Canada2023-03-06T14:00:36-05:00Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for 2021 floodhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-british-columbia-for-2021-flood.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, announced a second advanced payment of $556,955,880 to the Province of British Columbia through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program to assist with recovery costs associated with the 2021 storm. This payment brings the total amount of federal payments to the Province of British Columbia under the DFAA to over $1 billion for the November 2021 floods.Public Safety Canada2023-02-23T16:27:54-05:00Government of Canada to provide disaster recovery funding to British Columbia for November 2021 stormhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-to-provide-disaster-recovery-funding-to-british-columbia-for-november-2021-storm.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, as he makes an announcement regarding federal disaster recovery funding for British Columbia.Public Safety Canada2023-02-22T10:36:57-05:00Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Alberta for past rainfall and floodinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/02/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-alberta-for-past-rainfall-and-flooding.htmlFlooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in Canada. In 2011 and 2013, Alberta experienced two extreme weather events which caused significant damage to homes, and First Nation communities, farms, and small businesses. Public Safety Canada2023-02-16T11:15:25-05:00Government of Canada funds research in support of avalanche preventionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2023/01/government-of-canada-funds-research-in-support-of-avalanche-prevention.htmlActivities like skiing, hiking, and snowmobiling are an important part of the winter season in Canada, but with new technologies, trends, and easier access to more remote parts of the backcountry, Canadians could find themselves in areas that are at higher risk of an avalanche.Public Safety Canada2023-01-19T10:00:02-05:00Government of Canada provides disaster recovery funding to Saskatchewan for spring floodshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/12/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-saskatchewan-for-spring-floods.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, announced an interim payment of $19,666,317 to Saskatchewan.Public Safety Canada2022-12-21T08:30:09-05:00Minister Blair to address media at the FPT Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Emergency Managementhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/12/minister-blair-to-address-media-at-the-fpt-meeting-of-ministers-responsible-for-emergency-management.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will co-host the meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers for Emergency Management.Public Safety Canada2022-12-15T14:13:44-05:00Government of Canada announces funding for research project to improve Canada’s resilience to floodinghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/11/government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-research-project-to-improve-canadas-resilience-to-flooding.htmlClimate change is having a direct impact on natural disasters, including flooding, increasing the scale, frequency, and unpredictability of these events. Public Safety Canada2022-11-23T09:23:09-05:00The Government of Canada marks one year since the historic and tragic floods in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/11/the-government-of-canada-marks-one-year-since-the-historic-and-tragic-floods-in-british-columbia0.htmlOne year ago, the people of British Columbia experienced a historic and tragic flooding event. Public Safety Canada2022-11-14T12:31:01-05:00Statement by Minister Blair on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reductionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/10/statement-by-minister-blair-on-the-international-day-for-disaster-risk-reduction.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:Public Safety Canada2022-10-13T12:39:00-04:00Statement by Minister Blair on Fire Prevention Weekhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/10/statement-by-minister-blair-on-fire-prevention-week.htmlToday, the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair issued the following statement to mark Fire Prevention Week.Public Safety Canada2022-10-11T14:37:10-04:00Government of Canada providing assistance to Atlantic Canada with recovery from Hurricane Fionahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/10/government-of-canada-providing-assistance-to-atlantic-canada-with-recovery-from-hurricane-fiona.htmlHurricane Fiona has caused significant damage across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, and the Government of Canada is working with partners from all orders of government, and across federal departments and agencies, to support recovery and clean-up efforts.Public Safety Canada2022-10-01T15:07:31-04:00Ministers to hold media availability regarding Hurricane Fionahttps://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2022/09/ministers-to-hold-media-availability-regarding-hurricane-fiona0.htmlMinisters to provide an update on ongoing efforts across the federal government to provide support in areas affected by the hurricaneIntergovernmental Affairs2022-09-28T18:25:08-04:00Government of Canada and Canadian Red Cross establish donation-matching program to support Canadians impacted by Hurricane Fionahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-and-canadian-red-cross-establish-donation-matching-program-to-support-canadians-impacted-by-hurricane-fiona.htmlThe Government of Canada stands with the people of Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec in the aftermath of Hurricane FionaPublic Safety Canada2022-09-25T16:44:02-04:00Ministers to hold media availability regarding Hurricane Fionahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/09/ministers-to-hold-media-availability-regarding-hurricane-fiona.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, and Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, will hold a media availability regarding Hurricane FionaPublic Safety Canada2022-09-25T15:34:28-04:00Government of Canada invests $1.4 million to improve search and rescue in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-invests-14-million-to-improve-search-and-rescue-in-canada.htmlAs Canadians play, work, and explore outdoors, search and rescue personnel stand ready to respond when someone goes missing or is in distress. The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the search and rescue community by providing them with the tools and technology they need to best serve Canadians and ensure a seamless approach to operations across the country.Public Safety Canada2022-09-22T11:26:50-04:00Parliamentary Secretary Naqvi to make a funding announcement to enhance search and rescue technology in Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/09/parliamentary-secretary-naqvi-to-make-a-funding-announcement-to-enhance-search-and-rescue-technology-in-canada.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, for a funding announcement under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund.Public Safety Canada2022-09-21T16:15:23-04:00Statement by Minister Blair on Firefighters’ National Memorial Dayhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/09/statement-by-minister-blair-on-firefighters-national-memorial-day.htmlToday, the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair issued the following statement on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day.Public Safety Canada2022-09-11T09:55:01-04:00Government of Canada releases report that will advance work on Canada’s first national flood insurance programhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/08/government-of-canada-releases-report-that-will-advance-work-on-canadas-first-national-flood-insurance-program.htmlToday, the Government of Canada announced the release of the interdisciplinary Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation’s report Adapting to Rising Flood Risk: An Analysis of Insurance solutions for Canada. Public Safety Canada2022-08-30T11:20:26-04:00Minister Blair to hold media availability following tour of the Provincial Wildfire Coordination Centre and Kamloops Fire Centrehttps://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2022/07/minister-blair-to-hold-media-availability-following-tour-of-kamloops-fire-centre.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness will hold a media availability following a tour and operational briefing at the Kamloops Fire Centre.Intergovernmental Affairs2022-07-19T15:17:12-04:00Minister Blair announces over $870 million to support disaster recovery and climate resilience in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2022/07/minister-blair-announces-over-870-million-to-support-disaster-recovery-and-climate-resilience-in-british-columbia.htmlIn partnership with the province of British Columbia and Indigenous communities, the Government of Canada is making historic investments to keep people safe when disaster hits, and ensure communities are built to cope with extreme weather. Intergovernmental Affairs2022-07-18T15:21:50-04:00Ministers Blair and Farnworth to hold media availability following the final meeting of the Committee of British Columbia and Federal Ministers on Disaster Response and Climate Resiliencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2022/07/ministers-blair-and-farnworth-to-hold-media-availability-following-the-final-meeting-of-the-committee-of-british-columbia-and-federal-ministers-on-.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Mike Farnworth, British Columbia Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, will hold a media availability following the fifth and final meeting of the Committee of British Columbia and Federal Ministers on Disaster Response and Climate Resilience.Intergovernmental Affairs2022-07-18T09:04:59-04:00Statement by Ministers marking one year since the Lytton wildfire https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/06/statement-by-ministers-marking-one-year-since-the-lytton-wildfire.htmlToday, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, issued the following statement:Public Safety Canada2022-06-30T10:27:02-04:00Government of Canada announces $2.1 million to enhance search and rescue capabilities for people living with dementia https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/06/government-of-canada-announces-21-million-to-enhance-search-and-rescue-capabilities-for-people-living-with-dementia.htmlThe number of people with dementia who go missing is steadily increasing across the country and delays in locating them can result in tragic outcomes. Public Safety Canada2022-06-29T11:42:41-04:00Minister Blair to make a funding announcement at the University of Waterloohttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/06/minister-blair-to-make-a-funding-announcement-at-the-university-of-waterloo.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, for a funding announcement under the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) to the University of Waterloo.Public Safety Canada2022-06-27T19:03:41-04:00Minister Blair announces over $200 million to support disaster recovery and climate resilience in British Columbiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-blair-announces-over-200-million-to-support-disaster-recovery-and-climate-resilience-in-british-columbia.htmlThe Government of Canada is working to strengthen and enhance climate adaptation and response measures across the country. The floods and wildfires in British Columbia last year demonstrated the devastating impacts that increasing extreme weather events due to climate change have. It is more important than ever to take decisive action to keep our communities safe and build resiliency for the future. Intergovernmental Affairs2022-06-10T16:09:07-04:00Minister Blair and Minister Farnworth to hold media availability following meeting on disaster recovery and climate resiliencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/intergovernmental-affairs/news/2022/06/minister-blair-and-minister-farnworth-to-hold-media-availability-following-meeting-on-disaster-recovery-and-climate-resilience.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Mike Farnworth, British Columbia Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, will hold a media availability following the fourth meeting of the Committee of British Columbia and Federal Ministers on Disaster Response and Climate Resilience.Intergovernmental Affairs2022-06-09T14:17:56-04:00Minister Blair concludes international conference on Disaster Risk Reductionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/minister-blair-concludes-international-conference-on-disaster-risk-reduction.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, just concluded a successful conference at the Seventh Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2022).Public Safety Canada2022-05-27T12:47:39-04:00UPDATE: REVISED DATE - Minister Blair to Hold a Media Call-Back from the Global Platform Disaster Risk Reduction 2022 Conferencehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/minister-blair-to-hold-a-media-call-back-from-the-global-platform-disaster-risk-reduction-2022-conference.htmlUPDATE: REVISED DATE - The Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will hold a call-back with Canadian media outlets during the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022. Public Safety Canada2022-05-26T08:45:31-04:00Minister Blair to lead Canadian Delegation at the 2022 Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reductionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/minister-blair-to-lead-canadian-delegation-at-the-2022-global-platform-on-disaster-risk-reduction.htmlThe Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will lead the Canadian delegation at the Seventh Session of the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2022) from May 25 to 28, 2022 in Indonesia.Public Safety Canada2022-05-24T15:24:03-04:00Minister Blair to visit Lytton, British Columbia https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/minister-blair-to-visit-lytton-british-columbia.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, for a media availability following a meeting with municipal officials and residents of Lytton in British Columbia. Public Safety Canada2022-05-12T07:52:36-04:00Minister Blair highlights Emergency Preparedness Week activitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/minister-blair-highlights-emergency-preparedness-week-activities.htmlAs Canada’s natural, social, and technological landscape continues to evolve, strengthening the emergency preparedness and resilience of Canadians continues to be a priority for the Government of Canada.Public Safety Canada2022-05-06T13:00:11-04:00Government of Canada funds NGOs to build capacity, respond to emergencies, and keep communities safehttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/government-of-canada-funds-ngos-to-build-capacity-respond-to-emergencies-and-keep-communities-safe.htmlThroughout Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of Canada is working alongside partners across the country to highlight how important it is to Be Ready for Anything. Public Safety Canada2022-05-04T13:12:32-04:00Minister Blair to make a funding announcement to Canadian Non-Governmental Organizations assisting with Emergency Management and Response https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/minister-blair-to-make-a-funding-announcement-to-canadian-non-governmental-organizations-assisting-with-emergency-management-and-response.htmlMinister Blair to make a funding announcement to Canadian Non-Governmental Organizations assisting with Emergency Management and Response Public Safety Canada2022-05-03T16:16:28-04:00Parliamentary Secretary Naqvi and MP Zuberi tour 2019 spring flooding sites and provide update on mitigation effortshttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/parliamentary-secretary-naqvi-and-mp-zuberi-tour-2019-spring-flooding-sites-and-provide-update-on-mitigation-efforts.htmlThe Government of Canada has put in place a number of measures to improve the resiliency of Canadians in the face of the rising frequency and costs of flood events.Public Safety Canada2022-05-03T15:25:21-04:00Parliamentary Secretary Yasir Naqvi and Member of Parliament Zuberi to visit communities affected by the 2017 and 2019 spring flooding in Montréalhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/05/parliamentary-secretary-yasir-naqvi-and-member-of-parliament-zuberi-to-visit-communities-affected-by-the-2017-and-2019-spring-flooding-in-montreal.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Sameer Zuberi, Member of Parliament for Pierrefonds-Dollard, Québec, for a tour of flood preparation infrastructure at Parc-Terrasse-Sacré-Coeur.Public Safety Canada2022-05-02T15:34:37-04:00Minister Blair Highlights Budget 2022 Investments to Make Life More Affordable in Kingstonhttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2022/04/minister-blair-highlights-budget-2022-investments-to-make-life-more-affordable-in-kingston.htmlMembers of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, for a media availability to speak about Budget 2022 investments to make life more affordable in Kingston and Eastern Ontario. Public Safety Canada2022-04-18T14:49:24-04:00