Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Statement from Minister Bill Blair

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement on the re-opening of the U.S. land border for vaccinated Canadian travelers:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement on the re-opening of the U.S. land border for vaccinated Canadian travelers:
    "The Government of Canada welcomes the news that the U.S. is opening its land border to vaccinated Canadian travelers starting in November.
  • Our two governments have worked closely since the beginning of the pandemic to slow the spread of COVID-19, and today's announcement is one more step toward returning to normal.
  • I want to thank Canadians and Americans who have followed public health advice for getting us to the position in which we can re-open our borders.
  • We encourage all eligible Canadians who are not yet vaccinated to get vaccinated at their earliest availability."

Government of Canada to assist Alberta with COVID-19 response

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Saturday, October 2, 2021

The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing to provide up to eight critical care nurses to assist in intensives care units in hospitals in Alberta.

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  • The Canadian Armed Forces is preparing to provide up to eight critical care nurses to assist in intensives care units in hospitals in Alberta.
  • The Government Operations Centre is working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate the federal response to the situation in Alberta.
  • The Government Operations Centre is responsible for coordinating the Government of Canada's response to emergency events including the pandemic.
  • It supports the Public Health Agency of Canada, which is the federal government lead for the response to COVID-19.

Government of Canada invests in program to keep at-risk youth in school and away from crime

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

This investment will expand the program by adding new sites across Canada including locations in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, and provide services to an additional 1600 youth.

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  • This investment will expand the program by adding new sites across Canada including locations in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, and provide services to an additional 1600 youth.
  • The program provides workshops, one-on-one meetings with a youth worker, dedicated time for schoolwork, and referrals to community and school resources, to students who might traditionally be suspended from school.
  • The YMCA Alternative Suspension program has a proven track record of success, with 85 per cent of its participants exhibiting positive behavioral change at school following their participation in the program.
  • I am proud to support the YMCA's work expanding its Alternative Suspension Program to deliver positive outcomes for youth."

Beneficiaries of fallen correctional, parole and probation officers now eligible for the Memorial Grant Program

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced that beneficiaries of correctional, parole and probation officers who have lost their lives as a result of their duties can now apply for federal support under the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders.

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  • Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced that beneficiaries of correctional, parole and probation officers who have lost their lives as a result of their duties can now apply for federal support under the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders.
  • Correctional, parole and probation officers play an important role in upholding public safety.
  • The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders is one part of the Government of Canada's commitment to prioritizing support for public safety personnel.
  • This plan supports research, prevention, early intervention, stigma-reduction, care and treatment for all types of public safety personnel, all across the country.

Government of Canada expands Memorial Grant Program to correctional, parole and probation officers

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Their families will be able to apply to the Memorial Grant Program in early 2021.

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  • Their families will be able to apply to the Memorial Grant Program in early 2021.
  • Correctional, parole and probation officers play an important role in upholding public safety.
  • In the coming months, the Government of Canada will move forward with a targeted consultation to consider the scope of this program.
  • - The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
    The Memorial Grant Program for First Responders is one part of the Government of Canada's commitment to prioritizing support for public safety personnel.

Minister Blair announces the reappointment of RCMP Management Advisory Board members

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Saturday, November 28, 2020

Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the reappointment of the RCMP Management Advisory Board members so they can continue their important work.

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  • Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the reappointment of the RCMP Management Advisory Board members so they can continue their important work.
  • - The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
    "The Management Advisory Board plays a critical role in the future ofourorganization.
  • The RCMP Management Advisory Board provides expertise and advice on transformation, workplace well-being, human resources, modern management practices, information technology and other specialized fields.
  • The Governor in Council appointed the RCMP Management Advisory Board members for terms of 18-months, starting on June 2, 2019.

Statement - Canada-US extend temporary non-essential travel restriction

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Friday, September 18, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement:
    Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the temporary restriction of all non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border until October 21, 2020.
  • The Government of Canada's top priority remains the health and safety of Canadians, and this extension will continue to protect people on both sides of the border while ensuring the flow of essential goods and services between our two countries.

Minister Goodale launches Advisory Group on National Security Transparency

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced the launch of a National Security Transparency Advisory Group, and the appointment of its 11 members.

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  • Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced the launch of a National Security Transparency Advisory Group, and the appointment of its 11 members.
  • The group will advise the Deputy Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canadaon the implementation of the National Security Transparency Commitment.
  • "Making national security more transparent strengthens the public's trust that our security agencies are protecting our rights, which makes them more effective at keeping us safe.Canada's new National Security Transparency Advisory Groupwill help inform the way ahead, as the Government takes measures to increase transparency in its national security policies, programs and activities."
  • - The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
    Through its National Security Consultations , the Government heard strong calls for increased transparency on national security.

Minister Goodale meets with United States Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan

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Monday, June 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2019 /CNW/ - Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale met today with United States Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 10, 2019 /CNW/ - Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale met today with United States Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan.
  • Minister Goodale and Acting Secretary McAleenan discussed the advancement of joint Canada-U.S. priorities that are fundamental to the security and prosperity of both nations' peoples.
  • They had conversations on shared efforts to enhance national security and cyber security, as well as measures to promote the legitimate flow of people and goods across the border.
  • The two counterparts affirmed their common agreement that the Canada-US border is sound, secure and efficient, and of great value to both countries.

RCMP Interim Management Advisory Board members announced by Minister Goodale

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Earlier this year, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced that the Government of Canada would be establishing an Interim Management Advisory Board to provide the RCMP Commissioner with expert external advice on the management and administration of the RCMP.

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  • Earlier this year, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, announced that the Government of Canada would be establishing an Interim Management Advisory Board to provide the RCMP Commissioner with expert external advice on the management and administration of the RCMP.
  • Additional information on the role of the Board can be found here: Interim Management Advisory Board for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    "I am extremely pleased to welcome the first-ever members of the RCMP's new Interim Management Advisory Board.
  • "It is an honour to serve as the first Chair of the Interim Management Advisory Board.
  • In January 2019, Minister Goodale accepted all of the recommendations in the CRCC and Fraser reports and committed to creating an Interim Management Advisory Board to assist with their implementation, as well as introducing legislation to make the Board permanent.