Public Safety

  1. 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.
  2. Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe.
  3. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, along with the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, released Canada’s Border Plan. Backed by an investment of $1.3 billion and built around five pillars, this plan will bolster border security, strengthen our immigration system and contribute to ensuring Canada's future prosperity.
  4. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that Public Safety Canada will fund the establishment of a Cyber Attribution Data Centre (CADC) at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity (CIC) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB).
  5. 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.
  6. In 2023, Nova Scotia experienced one of its worst wildfire seasons, leading to extensive damage to residences, small businesses, farms, municipalities, and provincial sites, and the evacuation of more than 16,000 people. Just over a month later, the province experienced extreme rainfall that led to the worst flooding the province has experienced in 50 years. This follows the significant damage to public and private infrastructure and prolonged power outages caused by storm Dorian across the province in 2019.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. The Government of Canada has taken further strong steps to tackle gun crime and to uphold its commitment to keep cities and communities safe.
  11. Members of the media are invited to join 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, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Rachel Bendayan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, for a press conference on new measures to strengthen gun control.
  12. 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.
  13. Today, Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in Yukon through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada has invested $8.3 million in continued annual funding for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This investment is in addition to an investment of $7.5 million in continued annual funding for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
  18. 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.
  19. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $20.5 million in Saskatchewan through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.
  20. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in Nunavut through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.
  21. Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in the Northwest Territories through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund.
  22. The Governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States met in Mexico City for the Eighth Meeting of the North American Drug Dialogue (NADD).
  23. 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).
  24. 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.
  25. 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).
  26. Government of Canada to Launch Call for Applications under National Crime Prevention Strategy
  27. 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.
  28. Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, released an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft.
  29. 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
  30. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada has listed Samidoun, also known as the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network, as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code.
  31. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement:
  32. Today, the 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 Harjit S. Sajjan.
  33. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the final regulatory amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act that limits the use of dry cells and improves the search and seizure of contraband in federal correctional institutions.
  34. 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:
  35. Today, Canada met with 67 other members of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) in Washington D.C for the fourth annual CRI Summit to improve international cooperation in combatting ransomware.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. Government of Canada officials will hold a virtual technical briefing for media related to the 2024 Wildfire and Hurricane Season.
  48. 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.
  49. 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:
  50. Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement: