Bill Blair

Government of Canada appoints Chair of Renewed Structured Intervention Unit Implementation Advisory Panel

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the renewal of the Structured Intervention Unit Implementation Advisory Panel (SIU IAP) and the appointment of Howard Sapers as the Chair for a period of two years.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced the renewal of the Structured Intervention Unit Implementation Advisory Panel (SIU IAP) and the appointment of Howard Sapers as the Chair for a period of two years.
  • Doob continued to write and publish reports about the SIUs based on data made available by the Government of Canada.
  • Once reinstated, the renewed Panel will monitor, assess and report on issues related to the ongoing implementation of the Structured Intervention Units.
  • I also thank Dr. Doob for his leadership of the previous Panel and his continued participation in the renewed Panel.

Media Advisory - Minister Blair to make a funding announcement

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, as he makes a funding announcement to underscore the Government of Canada's efforts to help support and empower survivors of human trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, as he makes a funding announcement to underscore the Government of Canada's efforts to help support and empower survivors of human trafficking.
  • He will be joined by the Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance and a representative from Voice Found.
  • Media who wish to participate by phone can dial-in by using the numbers below.
  • Media are encouraged to dial-in 15 minutes before the start of the news conference.

Minister Blair announces the reappointment of RCMP Management Advisory Board members

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Saturday, November 28, 2020
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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
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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:

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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 Blair seeks views on reducing violent crime

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Thursday, October 11, 2018
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OTTAWA, Oct. 11, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, issued the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 11, 2018 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, issued the following statement:
    "Keeping communities safe and reducing violent crime is a priority for the Government of Canada.
  • Over the coming weeks,I will lead a series of engagement activities,with the support of Peter Schiefke,Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister (Youth) and to the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction.
  • From now until November 10th, Canadians will be able to share their views online on how we can reduce violent crime related to handguns and assault weapons.
  • This will provide an excellent opportunity to identify gaps, challenges, and ideas to help inform future measures aimed at reducing violent crimes in Canada."

Minister Blair tours border operations in Lacolle

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
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The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, visited Lacolle yesterday to be briefed on border operations.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, visited Lacolle yesterday to be briefed on border operations.
  • Minister Blair, who is also the minister responsible for irregular migration, began the tour by visiting the site of irregular border crossings at Roxham Road.
  • Minister Blair witnessed the close collaboration between the Canada Border Services Agency, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other key partners like the Red Cross.
  • Minister Blair was appointed the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction on July 18, 2018.