Public Safety Canada

Justice and Public Safety Ministers conclude productive meeting focused on joint priorities

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Saturday, October 14, 2023

BROMONT, QC, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers of Justice and Public Safety concluded two days of productive discussions on justice and public safety priorities.

Key Points: 
  • BROMONT, QC, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers of Justice and Public Safety concluded two days of productive discussions on justice and public safety priorities.
  • Ministers acknowledged the urgency of the crisis and the need to mitigate harms while balancing public health and public safety priorities.
  • Ministers discussed the contract policing assessment led by Public Safety Canada, in collaboration with the RCMP.
  • Ministers were updated on the federal UNDA Action Plan measures related to Indigenous justice and public safety across Canada, including the development of the federal Indigenous Justice Strategy.

Sextortion: It's a scam. It's trending. You can make it stop!

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

It is a crime where anyone, including children, can be victimized through their phones, gaming consoles and computers.

Key Points: 
  • It is a crime where anyone, including children, can be victimized through their phones, gaming consoles and computers.
  • While everyone is at risk of financial sextortion, recent findings suggest that young boys have represented the majority of cases in the last year.
  • It is important to remember that while boys represent the majority of reported victims, anyone can be victimized.
  • Also remember that you are not alone – if this has happened to you, there is help and there is life after images.

Government of Canada providing additional resources to combat wildfires in British Columbia

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in British Columbia.
  • "In communities across the province, British Columbians continue to be seriously impacted by wildfires, with some residents losing everything.
  • We will continue to provide the necessary resources to combat these wildfires and bring the situation under control.
  • The Government of Canada's Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events.

Government of Canada providing assistance to the Northwest Territories in response to wildfires

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.

Key Points: 
  • The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and territorial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in the Northwest Territories.
  • "We are working closely with the Government of the Northwest Territories to ensure communities have the support they need.
  • "As multiple communities across the Northwest Territories are dealing with serious wildfires, the Government of Canada is providing much-needed support to the local firefighting efforts.
  • The Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events.

Government investing in projects to keep young people in PEI safe online

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Young Canadians deserve to feel safe – both in their communities and online.

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  • CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Young Canadians deserve to feel safe – both in their communities and online.
  • The impact cyberbullying can be significant and far reaching, which is why the Government of Canada is taking important steps to keep young Canadians safe online.
  • The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today announced new federal support to fight cyberbullying and keep young people in Prince Edward Island safe online.
  • That's why we're supporting projects that take direct aim at it, and keep young Canadians safe online.

Government taking action on gun crime in Calgary with up to $7.7 million for prevention programs

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced that the City of Calgary will receive up to $7.7 million from the BSCF to prevent gun crime and gang violence.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence – a five-year $356.1 million investment announced in 2018.

New funding for Tsuut'ina Nation to support Indigenous-led anti-gang programs

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.

Key Points: 
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • This funding will help the Tsuut'ina Nation address the underlying conditions that give rise to criminal activity.
  • The Tsuut'ina Nation is one of several First Nations communities that are benefitting from funding from the BSCF.
  • The Government of Canada is working with communities across the country to roll out funding as quickly as possible.

Security Infrastructure Program launches Call for Applications to protect communities from hate crimes

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Government of Canada has a responsibility to protect all Canadians from hate crimes, in particular by keeping community spaces safe.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada has a responsibility to protect all Canadians from hate crimes, in particular by keeping community spaces safe.
  • One important tool is the Security Infrastructure Program , which helps community institutions fund the improvements they need to be safe.
  • The Government of Canada is dedicating $5 million annually to the SIP to help protect communities from hate-motivated crime.
  • - The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety
    Since its inception in 2007, the Security Infrastructure Program has provided over $14M in funding to support over 600 projects for communities at risk of hate motivated crimes.

Government of Canada announces funding of over $12 million to support Akwesasne to counter organized crime

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

That is why the Government of Canada has been making unprecedented investments in community safety, including in policing and in initiatives aimed at preventing serious and organized crime.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada has been making unprecedented investments in community safety, including in policing and in initiatives aimed at preventing serious and organized crime.
  • Today the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced funding of more than $12 million to help increase community safety in Akwesasne.
  • To help combat serious and organized crime, Public Safety Canada is providing the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service with funding renewal of $10.4 million through the Akwesasne Organized Crime Initiative (AOCI) to support a team dedicated to combatting serious and organized crime in and around the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory.
  • The funding announced today will be essential to helping stop crime and supports the Government of Canada's commitment to building safer Indigenous communities.

Government taking action on gun crime in Winnipeg with up to $4.5 million for prevention programs

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Friday, May 19, 2023

That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is taking action with a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and puts more resources into our communities.
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • No single program or initiative can tackle the challenge of gun crime on its own.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence – a five-year $356.1 million investment announced in 2018.