Canada News Centre2026-08-31T10:51:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/joint-statement-by-ministers-anandasangaree-and-fraser-on-the-final-report-from-the-progress-monitoring-committee.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2026-08-31T10:51:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-mission-institution--medium-security-unit.html

The lockdown put in place at the medium-security unit at Mission Institution on August 18, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-28T14:04:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary.html

On August 20, 21 and 24, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-27T13:49:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-establishes-foreign-influence-registry.html

In a rapidly changing world, Canadians deserve to feel confident about the integrity of their country’s democratic institutions and processes, including knowing when foreign states and actors are trying to influence public life.

Public Safety Canada2026-08-04T11:10:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-youth-crime-prevention-in-nunavut.html

Today, Jacques Ramsay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced $1.59 million in federal support to the Department of Justice of the Government of Nunavut for a youth crime prevention project through the Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF).

Public Safety Canada2026-06-26T15:48:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/firearms-compensation-program-for-businesses-closes--amnesty-period-extended-due-to-the-supreme-court-of-canada-process.html

The Government of Canada continues to move forward with a comprehensive approach to strengthen community safety and address firearms violence and crime.

Public Safety Canada2026-06-09T16:10:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/06/amnesty-orders-extensions.html

The Government of Canada is confident in its decision to prohibit assault-style firearms because of the risk they pose to public safety. By extending the amnesty period, the Government is providing certainty to owners and businesses that they will continue to be protected from criminal liability while the Supreme Court hears the appeal and renders its decision.

Public Safety Canada2026-06-09T16:10:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/05/mp-deschenes-theriault-to-make-a-funding-announcement-related-to-at-risk-youth-in-new-brunswick.html

Members of the media are invited to join Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, for an announcement about the Government of Canada’s efforts to support at-risk youth in the northwestern region of New Brunswick.

Public Safety Canada2026-05-19T15:04:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/assault-style-firearms-compensation-program-for-businesses-re-opens-to-include-all-prohibited-assault-style-firearms.html

The Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) will re-open for businesses on April 23, 2026.

Public Safety Canada2026-04-14T13:01:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/minister-anandasangaree-announces-appointment-of-civilian-review-and-complaints-commission-chairperson-and-vice-chairperson.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced that the Honourable Brent Cotter has been appointed as the interim Chairperson of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC) for a term of six months effective April 15, 2026.

Public Safety Canada2026-04-13T12:00:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/04/declaration-period-for-the-assault-style-firearms-compensation-program-closing-with-more-than-67000-firearms-declared-for-compensation.html

The nation-wide declaration period of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) for individuals ended on March 31, 2026. To date, more than 67,000 assault-style firearms have been declared by 37,869 firearm owners across Canada.

Public Safety Canada2026-04-01T15:32:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/minister-anandasangaree-to-hold-media-availability-regarding-the-assault-style-firearms-compensation-program.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), for a media availability on the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program and the Government of Canada's commitment to tackling gun violence and keeping Canadians safe.

Public Safety Canada2026-03-23T09:07:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/minister-olszewski-to-make-an-announcement-related-to-canadas-search-and-rescue-system.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for an announcement to highlight the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernize search and rescue capabilities nationwide, including opportunities for partners to participate.

Public Safety Canada2026-03-17T15:20:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/minister-anandasangaree-in-montreal-to-highlight-new-tools-to-help-law-enforcement-investigate-threats-and-keep-canadians-safe.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with Jacques Ramsay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, and Patricia Lattanzio, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, for a press conference on Canada’s efforts to support law enforcement agencies and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) with new tools to investigate serious threats, disrupt organized crime, and protect our communities. They will be joined by local law enforcement officials.

Public Safety Canada2026-03-15T18:33:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/03/backgrounder--securing-access-to-information-in-bill-c-22.html

Rapid technological growth has created a complex digital ecosystem with far more data, devices, and ways to interact than ever before.

Public Safety Canada2026-03-12T12:50:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-opens-the-assault-style-firearms-compensation-program-to-all-individual-firearms-owners.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, accompanied by the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature) and Ian Lafrenière, Minister of Public Security for the province of Québec, announced the launch of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) to all eligible firearms owners nation-wide.

Public Safety Canada2026-01-17T13:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-and-press-conference-on-the-assault-style-firearms-compensation-program.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), and Ian Lafrenière, Québec Minister of Public Security; Minister Responsible for Relations with the First Nations and the Inuit, and Minister Responsible for Nord-du-Québec Region, for a press conference on the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. They will be joined by law enforcement officials.

Public Safety Canada2026-01-16T12:49:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/minister-olszewski-approves-emergency-assistance-to-pimicikamak-cree-nation.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2026-01-12T17:55:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/01/government-of-canada-and-government-of-quebec-will-work-together-to-implement-the-assault-style-firearms-compensation-program.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety and Ian Lafrenière, Minister of Public Security for the province of Québec, announced a financial contribution agreement that will support the implementation of the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) in Québec.

Public Safety Canada2026-01-07T16:45:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-announces-over-37-million-in-funding-for-projects-to-help-prevent-firearm-related-harm.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, announced over $3.7 million in federal funding through the "Red Flag" Awareness Initiative.

Public Safety Canada2025-11-25T09:06:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/11/canada-advances-work-on-combatting-crime-and-preventing-threats-at-g7-interior-and-security-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, hosted the G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, from November 21 to 23, 2025.

Public Safety Canada2025-11-23T12:56:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/10/october-31-2025-crane-river-manitoba--correctional-service-canada-on-october-30-2025-at-approximately-700-pm-staff-members-at-o-chi-chak-ko-sipi-he.html

On October 30, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., staff members at O-chi-chak-ko-sipi Healing Lodge, a minimum-security section 81 facility, discovered that Clifford Lamirande and Cory Everett were not accounted for.

Correctional Service Canada2025-10-31T02:49:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/10/minister-fraser-to-hold-a-press-conference-on-sweeping-reforms-to-make-bail-stricter-and-toughen-sentencing-laws.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on a new bill to make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing laws, entitled Bail and Sentencing Reform Act.

Department of Justice Canada2025-10-21T20:07:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/10/minister-olszewski-marks-international-day-for-disaster-risk-reduction.html

Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2025-10-10T09:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-reports-on-progress-in-fight-against-auto-theft.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, released an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft (Action Plan).

Public Safety Canada2025-10-09T12:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-moves-forward-with-the-assault-style-firearms-compensation-program-for-individual-firearms-owners.html

The Government of Canada is moving forward with the implementation of the voluntary Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) for individual firearms owners, starting with a pilot in Nova Scotia that begins today.

Public Safety Canada2025-09-23T12:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/07/statement-from-the-minister-of-public-safety-on-world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons.html

Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement.

Public Safety Canada2025-07-30T10:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/07/the-honourable-maria-v-carroccias-questionnaire.html

Under the new judicial application process introduced by the Minister of Justice on October 20, 2016, any interested and qualified Canadian lawyer or judge may apply for federal judicial appointment by completing a questionnaire.

Department of Justice Canada2025-07-16T19:39:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2025/06/placeholder.html

Today, Robert Ripcik, a 57-year-old resident of Beausejour, Manitoba, was sentenced to five years imprisonment for firearms-related offences along with a 10-year firearm prohibition and ordered to provide a DNA sample.

Canada Border Services Agency2025-06-27T15:28:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/06/the-strong-borders-act---government-of-canada-strengthens-border-security.html

The Bill will strengthen our laws and keep Canadians safe by ensuring law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl, and crack down on money laundering.

Public Safety Canada2025-06-03T11:27:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-the-canadian-human-trafficking-hotline.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced $12.5 million through to 2028 to support the continued operation of the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline – a vital part of the Government of Canada’s plan to combat human trafficking.

Public Safety Canada2025-03-21T15:16:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-protecting-children-and-youth-from-online-sexual-exploitation.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced $39.7 million in federal funding to protect children and youth from online sexual exploitation.

Public Safety Canada2025-03-20T19:08:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-takes-further-action-to-combat-firearms-violence-and-intimate-partner-violence-involving-a-firearm.html

Today, the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety, announced the prohibition of an additional 179 unique makes and models of assault-style firearms as well as new measures that aim to keep people safe from intimate partner violence involving a firearm.

Public Safety Canada2025-03-07T13:48:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-prohibits-additional-assault-style-firearms.html

This 2025 prohibition includes semi-automatic firearms with sustained rapid-fire capability (tactical/military design with large capacity magazine) that are not suitable for hunting or sport shooting, and exceed safe civilian use.

Public Safety Canada2025-03-07T13:46:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-stop-youth-crime-in-montreal.html

Members of the media are invited to join Patricia Lattanzio, Member of Parliament for Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, for a funding announcement under the Crime Prevention Action Fund to underscore the Government of Canada's efforts to keep Canadian youth safe in the Saint-Léonard borough of Montréal.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-27T14:09:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/minister-sajjan-and-parliamentary-secretary-romanado-to-host-the-2025-emergency-management-exemplary-service-award-ceremony.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, along with Sherry Romanado, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, will present awards to over 100 distinguished recipients who have demonstrated exemplary service in the emergency management field, in one of four categories; Resilient Communities, Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Management, Youth, and Search and Rescue.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-25T15:02:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-up-to-48-million-to-raise-awareness-about-laws-designed-to-keep-canadians-safe-from-firearms-violence.html

Today, the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety, launched an investment of up to $4.8 million in a call for proposals for organizations to help raise awareness of “Red flag” laws.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-19T14:34:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-funds-research-about-women-volunteers-in-search-and-rescue.html

The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-19T13:21:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-new-technology-to-help-search-and-rescue-volunteers.html

The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-14T13:11:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-invests-in-sustaining-system-wide-search-and-rescue-management.html

The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-14T12:55:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-introduces-new-national-cyber-security-strategy.html

Technology is an integral part of our lives that has become increasingly linked to critical infrastructure and the services we rely on daily like our hospitals, transit systems, energy suppliers, and telecommunications systems.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-06T14:42:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/canadas-new-national-cyber-security-strategy.html

On February 6, 2025, the Government of Canada announced its new National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS).

Public Safety Canada2025-02-06T14:40:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/02/minister-david-mcguinty-and-parliamentary-secretary-jennifer-oconnell-to-scrum.html

The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity), will scrum.

Public Safety Canada2025-02-06T09:33:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-announces-funding-support-to-albertans-impacted-by-the-2024-wildfires.html

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Albertans impacted by the destructive 2024 wildfires as they recover and rebuild.

Public Safety Canada2025-01-29T13:33:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-modernizes-disaster-recovery-funding-program.html

In recent years, Canadians have witnessed the rising frequency and severity of extreme weather events, like floods and wildland fires, destroy homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure, which leave lasting impacts on communities right across the country.

Public Safety Canada2025-01-29T10:14:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/01/minister-mcguinty-welcomes-final-structured-intervention-unit-implementation-advisory-panel-report.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2025-01-27T10:49:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2025/01/update-on-canadas-response-to-the-wildfires-in-california.html

Canada continues to provide support to the United States as they battle the devastating wildfires in southern California.

Public Safety Canada2025-01-14T19:06:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/steering-committee-meeting-of-the-canada-united-states-joint-action-plan-on-opioids.html

Since its launch in January 2020, the Governments of Canada and the United States have been taking action through the Joint Action Plan on Opioids (OAP) to continue collaborative counternarcotic efforts to strengthen law enforcement, border control, and public health responses to combat organized drug crime and save lives.

Public Safety Canada2024-12-18T14:50:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-financial-support-for-cyber-data-centre-at-the-university-of-new-brunswick.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, for an announcement on federal financial support for the creation of a cyber data centre at the University of New Brunswick.

Public Safety Canada2024-12-12T13:49:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-support-and-services-for-at-risk-indigenous-youth-in-paqtnkek-first-nation-nova-scotia.html

Aujourd’hui, Mike Kelloway, secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre des Pêches, des Océans et de la Garde côtière canadienne, et député de Cape Breton—Canso, a annoncé, au nom de l’honorable Dominic LeBlanc, ministre de la Sécurité publique, des Institutions démocratiques et des Affaires intergouvernementales, l’octroi d’un investissement de 4,15 millions de dollars pour appuyer les jeunes autochtones à risque de la collectivité de la Première nation Paqtnkek, en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Public Safety Canada2024-12-10T09:59:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-british-columbia-for-wildfires-and-floods.html

In 2023, British Columbia experienced its most destructive wildfire season on record, leading to widespread evacuations, loss of personal property, and damage to critical infrastructure.

Public Safety Canada2024-12-09T14:01:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-extends-list-of-prohibited-assault-style-firearms-and-moves-forward-on-regulatory-changes-to-strengthen-gun-control0.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that 324 additional unique makes and models of assault-style firearms are now prohibited in Canada.

Public Safety Canada2024-12-05T18:41:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-extends-list-of-prohibited-assault-style-firearms-and-moves-forward-on-regulatory-changes-to-strengthen-gun-control.html

The Government of Canada has taken further strong steps to tackle gun crime and to uphold its commitment to keep cities and communities safe.

Public Safety Canada2024-12-05T18:37:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-lists-ansarallah-as-a-terrorist-entity.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada has listed Ansarallah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code.

Public Safety Canada2024-12-02T12:06:03-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/11/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-stop-crime-and-violence-in-yukon.html

Members of the media are invited to join Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, and the Honourable Tracy-Anne McPhee, Minister of Health and Social Services and Minister of Justice for Yukon, for an announcement on the federal government taking action to help stop gun crime and gang violence before it starts

Public Safety Canada2024-11-28T15:48:48-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/11/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-crime-prevention-in-stratford.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Stratford.

Public Safety Canada2024-11-28T11:00:41-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/11/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-crime-prevention-in-elsipogtog-first-nation.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Elsipogtog First Nation.

Public Safety Canada2024-11-27T09:59:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/11/the-government-of-canada-partners-up-with-interpol-in-the-fight-against-international-organized-auto-theft.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs announced up to $3.5 million over three years for Project “Drive Out,” a joint initiative with INTERPOL to combat transnational organized vehicle crime.

Public Safety Canada2024-11-25T10:01:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-helps-religious-organizations-in-windsor-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Today, Irek Kusmierczyk, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Windsor–Tecumseh, announced an investment of $96,443 to religious organizations in Windsor through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).

Public Safety Canada2024-11-15T08:57:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/11/legislation-to-create-enhanced-independent-review-body-for-the-rcmp-and-the-cbsa-receives-royal-assent.html

On October 31, 2024, Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission, was granted Royal Assent. The activities of Canada’s law enforcement agencies will now be subject to greater accountability and transparency.

Public Safety Canada2024-11-01T16:01:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/10/rebuilding-after-the-wildfire-parks-canada-changes-the-town-of-jasper-land-use-policy0.html

Rebuilding after the wildfire: Parks Canada changes the Town of Jasper Land Use Policy

Parks Canada2024-10-30T13:00:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/10/minister-leblanc-launches-call-for-applications-under-national-crime-prevention-strategy.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the launch of the application process for funding under the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS).

Public Safety Canada2024-10-25T10:35:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-to-launch-call-for-applications-under-national-crime-prevention-strategy.html

Government of Canada to Launch Call for Applications under National Crime Prevention Strategy

Public Safety Canada2024-10-24T09:57:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/10/ministers-leblanc-and-virani-to-co-host-the-fpt-ministers-responsible-for-justice-and-public-safety-meeting.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will co-host the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety meeting, alongside R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories.

Public Safety Canada2024-10-16T16:33:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-to-provide-update-on-the-national-action-plan-on-combatting-auto-theft.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, as she provides an update on the National Action Plan on combatting auto theft

Public Safety Canada2024-10-15T13:10:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/10/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-manitoba.html

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2024-10-15T10:55:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-mount-royal-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:25:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-montreal-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:25:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-organization-in-brossard-protect-itself-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:25:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-hamilton-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:25:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-ottawa-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:24:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-calgary-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:24:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-edmonton-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:24:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-regina-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:24:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-school-in-montreal-protect-itself-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:23:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-helps-religious-and-community-organizations-in-toronto-protect-themselves-against-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities

Public Safety Canada2024-09-29T10:23:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/minister-leblanc-launches-canada-community-security-program-to-protect-communities-from-hate-motivated-crimes.html

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed an unacceptable rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities, but especially the most vulnerable. In response, the federal government is sharpening security programs tailored to their needs to keep them safe.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-24T15:48:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/media-technical-briefing-to-update-on-2024-wildfire-and-hurricane-season.html

Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media related to the 2024 Wildfire and Hurricane Season.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-24T14:29:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/09/government-of-canada-invests-to-strengthen-public-safety-and-support-youth-in-kent-county-nb.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs announced more than $3.5 million in federal funding to reduce incidents of bullying, violence and victimization among Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ youth in Kent County, New Brunswick.

Public Safety Canada2024-09-20T11:03:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/08/statement-from-minister-sajjan-regarding-wildfires-in-northern-manitoba.html

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2024-08-14T16:07:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/08/statement-from-minister-sajjan-and-minister-guilbeault-to-support-those-affected-by-jasper-wildfires.html

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2024-08-01T16:44:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/07/statement-from-the-minister-of-public-safety-democratic-institutions-and-intergovernmental-affairs-on-world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2024-07-30T08:23:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/07/minister-sajjan-to-make-housing-announcement-in-victoria-british-columbia.html

Media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, as he makes a housing announcement on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-07-26T16:29:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/07/minister-sajjan-to-join-alberta-premier-smith-and-other-officials-to-provide-an-update-on-the-wildfire-situation-in-alberta.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, will join Danielle Smith, Alberta Premier, Mike Ellis, Alberta Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, odd Loewen, Alberta Minister of Forestry and Parks, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, as well as officials from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency and Alberta Wildfire, to visit the Hinton Command Centre before being available for media.

Public Safety Canada2024-07-26T14:09:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/07/statement-from-minister-sajjan-regarding-wildfires-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2024-07-14T10:57:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/07/media-technical-briefing-to-update-on-2024-wildfire-season.html

Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media related to the 2024 Wildfire Season.

Public Safety Canada2024-07-11T14:41:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-lists-the-irgc-as-a-terrorist-entity.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada has listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code, effective today.

Public Safety Canada2024-06-19T15:00:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/06/updated-forecast-for-2024-wildfire-season.html

Wildfires are increasingly large-scale events that threaten the health, safety, and economic stability of Canadians. As such, the Government of Canada is committed to providing information about climate change and its impact on everyday life.

Public Safety Canada2024-06-12T11:13:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/06/ministers-sajjan-guilbeault-wilkinson-hadju-to-provide-an-update-on-the-2024-wildfire-season.html

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada and Minister responsible for FedNor, as they provide an update on the forecast for the 2024 wildfire season.

Public Safety Canada2024-06-11T18:05:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/06/statement-from-the-minister-of-public-safety-democratic-institutions-and-intergovernmental-affairs.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement on the National Day Against Gun Violence:

Public Safety Canada2024-06-07T11:11:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-releases-statement-on-malicious-cyber-activity.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2024-06-03T10:36:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/governments-of-canada-and-nova-scotia-welcome-new-chair-of-the-progress-monitoring-committee.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Barbara Adams, Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, announced the appointment of the Honourable Myra Freeman as the incoming Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee, beginning June 1, 2024.

Public Safety Canada2024-05-28T13:42:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/biography-the-honourable-myra-ava-freeman-cm-ons-msm-cd.html

Biography: The Honourable Myra Ava Freeman, CM, ONS, MSM, CD

Public Safety Canada2024-05-28T13:42:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-support-practitioners-for-countering-radicalization-to-violence0.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $219,000 to modus|zad, in support of PreP-Ex, a collaborative project between German and Canadian subject matter experts that aims to address the rising threat of anti-authority violent extremism

Public Safety Canada2024-05-10T09:02:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-support-practitioners-for-countering-radicalization-to-violence.html

On May 10, 2024, Public Safety Canada announced a federal investment of $219,974 over two years to Modus

Public Safety Canada2024-05-10T09:02:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-updated-2024-wildfire-season-projections-and-preparedness-measures.html

Today, Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, with Parliamentary Secretary, Sherry Romanado, Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Minister Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, convened to share with Canadians the latest assessment of the 2024 wildfire season and the state of federal preparedness.

Public Safety Canada2024-05-09T11:35:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/government-introduces-legislation-to-counter-foreign-interference.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the introduction Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference

Public Safety Canada2024-05-06T17:31:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/media-technical-briefing-on-new-legislation-to-counter-foreign-interference.html

Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media related to An Act respecting countering foreign interference.

Public Safety Canada2024-05-06T11:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/minister-sajjan-marks-emergency-preparedness-week-2024.html

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister Responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued the following statement:

Public Safety Canada2024-05-05T10:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/05/governments-of-canada-saskatchewan-and-prince-albert-grand-council-announce-funding-to-study-implementation-of-indigenous-led-police-services.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; the Honourable Paul Merriman, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety; and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), announced an investment of more than $1.4 million to support the implementation of effective and culturally appropriate police services for PAGC member communities.

Public Safety Canada2024-05-03T11:00:10-04:00