Public Safety

1. Ministers LeBlanc and Virani to co-host the FPT Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety Meeting

   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.

2. Government of Canada National Action Plan results in 19 per cent decline in auto theft

   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.

3. Government of Canada to provide update on the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft

   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

4. Government of Canada lists Samidoun as a terrorist entity

   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.

5. Statement by the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs on the RCMP’s findings regarding criminal activity in Canada with connections to agents of the Government of India

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

6. Minister Sajjan marks the International Day on Disaster Risk Reduction

   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.

7. New rules to prevent contraband in correctional facilities come into force

   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.

8. Statement by Minister Sajjan on Fire Prevention Week

   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:

9. International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2024 Joint Statement

   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.

10. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Mount Royal protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

11. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Montréal protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

12. Government of Canada helps religious organization in Brossard protect itself against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

13. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Hamilton protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

14. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Ottawa protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

15. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Calgary protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

16. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Edmonton protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

17. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Regina protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

18. Government of Canada helps school in Montréal protect itself against hate-motivated crimes

    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.

19. Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Toronto protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

    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

20. Minister LeBlanc launches Canada Community Security Program to protect communities from hate-motivated crimes

    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.

21. Media technical briefing to update on 2024 Wildfire and Hurricane Season 

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

22. Government of Canada invests to strengthen public safety and support youth in Kent County, N.B.

    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.

23. Statement by Minister Sajjan on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

    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:

24. Statement by the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs on U.S. action regarding Russian influence operations

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

25. New firearms licensing requirements to increase public safety coming into force

    As part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to combat firearms violence, new measures are coming into force that will make it harder for criminals to unlawfully manufacture firearms.

26. Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding wildfires in northern Manitoba

    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:

27. Ministers Sajjan, Wilkinson, and Hutchings, and Parliamentary Secretaries Romanado, Atwin, and Dabrusin to Provide an Update on the 2024 Wildfire and Hurricane Season

    Ministers provide an update on the forecast for the 2024 wildfire and hurricane season.

28. Statement from Minister Sajjan and Minister Guilbeault to support those affected by Jasper wildfires

    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:

29. Statement from the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

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

30. Minister Sajjan and Minister Ellis announce Donation-Matching program to help those impacted by wildfires in Jasper and across the province of Alberta

    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 Mike Ellis, the Alberta Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, announced a donation-matching initiative with the Canadian Red Cross to support wildfire disaster relief and recovery efforts in the province, including in the historic town of Jasper which was severely impacted by wildfires in recent days.

31. Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding the wildfires situation in Alberta

    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.

32. CANCELLED - Minister Sajjan to make housing announcement in Victoria, British Columbia

    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.

33. Minister Sajjan to join Alberta Premier Smith and other officials to provide an update on the wildfire situation in Alberta

    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.

34. Minister Sajjan and Deputy Premier Ellis to provide an update on the wildfire situation in Alberta 

    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 Mike Ellis, Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services for Alberta, will hold a media availability related to the wildfires situation in Jasper and across Alberta.

35. CANCELLED : Ministers Sajjan and Guilbeault to provide an update on the wildfire situation in Alberta

    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 and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, as they provide an update on the wildfire situation in Alberta.

36. Minister Sajjan to make housing announcement in Vancouver, British Columbia

    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, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, for a housing announcement.

37. Minister LeBlanc announces appointment of Interim Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the appointment of Vanessa Lloyd as the interim Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

38. Vanessa Lloyd

    Minister LeBlanc announces appointment of Interim Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

39. Statement from Minister Sajjan regarding wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador

    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:

40. The 2024 U.S.–Canada Cross Border Crime Forum (CBCF)

    Canadian and U.S. officials deepen strong and collaborative partnership on issues of mutual concern, including law enforcement information sharing, malign foreign interference, combating gun and drug trafficking, and online and hate crimes.

41. Media technical briefing to update on 2024 Wildfire Season 

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

42. Legislation to counter foreign interference receives Royal Assent

    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, highlighted that Bill C-70, An Act respecting countering foreign interference, received Royal Assent on June 20, 2024.

43. Government of Canada lists the IRGC as a terrorist entity

    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.

44. Minister LeBlanc announces appointment of Chairperson of the Parole Board of Canada

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the appointment of Joanne Blanchard as Chairperson of the Parole Board of Canada.

45. Biography of Joanne Blanchard, BA, LLB

    Ms. Blanchard began her career as an Independent Board Member and Adjudicator Chairperson, appointed by the Minister of Public Safety to the Correctional Service of Canada, where she conducted offender disciplinary offence court hearings.

46. Minister LeBlanc announces re-appointment of RCMP External Review Committee Chairperson

    Minister LeBlanc announces re-appointment of Charles Randall Smith as Chairperson for the RCMP External Review Committee.

47. Updated Forecast for 2024 Wildfire Season 

    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.

48. Ministers Sajjan, Guilbeault, Wilkinson, Hadju to Provide an Update on the 2024 Wildfire Season

    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.

49. Statement from the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs

    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:

50. Government of Canada responds to Auditor General of Canada’s Report on Combatting Cybercrime

    Minister LeBlanc issues a statement on the findings of the Auditor General of Canada’s performance audit report on Combatting Cybercrime.