Public Safety Canada

Government taking action on gun crime in Regina with up to $2.96 million for prevention programs

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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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.
  • An important element of this work is stopping violence before it starts, which is why the government launched the $250 million Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF).
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.

Government taking action on gun crime in the Fraser Valley with up to $4.7 million for prevention programs

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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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.

Government taking action on gun crime in the British Columbia Interior with up to $6.9 million for prevention programs

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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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.

Government of Canada announces funding to help empower survivors of human trafficking to regain financial independence

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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The Government of Canada is committed to combatting human trafficking in all its forms and helping survivors reclaim their lives, by addressing barriers that can stand in their way.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is committed to combatting human trafficking in all its forms and helping survivors reclaim their lives, by addressing barriers that can stand in their way.
  • The Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, earlier this week, met with Victim Services Toronto and Project Recover, which provide support to survivors of human trafficking looking to reclaim their financial independence.
  • As we work toward building a safer and more resilient Canada, the Government of Canada remains committed to supporting these efforts though the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking , which aims to prevent, protect and empower victims and survivors.
  • In September 2019, the Government of Canada launched a comprehensive National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking that brings together federal efforts.

Government of Canada funds search and rescue revitalization in Alberta

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, announced $2,075,919 in funding to the Search and Rescue Association of Alberta for their multi-year project entitled Revitalization to Enhance All Hazards Response.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, announced $2,075,919 in funding to the Search and Rescue Association of Alberta for their multi-year project entitled Revitalization to Enhance All Hazards Response.
  • With this new funding from Public Safety Canada's Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF), the Search and Rescue Association of Alberta is developing and implementing a more robust and inclusive structure and governance framework to better position how search and rescue adapts to the changing needs in the province.
  • The Search and Rescue Association of Alberta represents 33 search and rescue organizations across the province, involving over 1,400 search and rescue volunteers.
  • Over its 30 years, the Search and Rescue Association of Alberta has worked with police forces to organize ground search and rescue operations.

Government taking action on gun crime in Halton Region with up to $3.94 million for prevention programs

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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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.
  • Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced that Halton Region will receive up to $3.94 million from the BSCF to prevent gun crime and violence in the region.
  • 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.

Government taking action on gun crime in Halifax with up to $3.3 million for prevention programs

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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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 Halifax Regional Municipality will receive up to $3.3 million from the BSCF to prevent gun crime and gang violence in the region.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.

Government taking action on gun crime in St. John's with up to $1.83 million for prevention programs

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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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.

Government taking action on gun crime in Durham Region with up to $4.3 million for prevention programs

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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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.
  • This is why we are taking action to support community-led initiatives and anti-gun violence prevention programs.
  • I am proud of the important work our government is engaging in to help keep communities like Durham Region safe."
  • By targeting the root causes of crime and gun violence, we strengthen the safety, resilience, and strength of our region."

Government taking action on gun crime in New Westminster with up to $1.73 million for prevention programs

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Friday, February 24, 2023
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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.
  • An important element of this work is stopping violence before it starts, which is why the government launched the $250 million Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF).
  • First announced in March 2022, the BSCF supports local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence and help young people make good choices.
  • The BSCF builds on the success of the Initiative To Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.