Solicitors-General

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

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:

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General Selects YuJa to Provide Interactive Video Solutions

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Friday, April 17, 2020

YuJa Inc., a leader in enterprise media solutions, is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with the Government of Albertas Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General to deliver interactive videos solutions and provide effective workforce training for new police cadets.

Key Points: 
  • YuJa Inc., a leader in enterprise media solutions, is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with the Government of Albertas Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General to deliver interactive videos solutions and provide effective workforce training for new police cadets.
  • We are proud to provide leading governmental organizations including the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General of Alberta with interactive video solutions to enable growth across its academy, said Dr. Ajit Singh, Chief Executive Officer at YuJa Inc.
    YuJa is a leader in enterprise video solutions.
  • The Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General is the Cabinet ministry responsible for providing legal advice (as Minister of Justice) and overseeing provincial law enforcement (as Solicitor General) to the government of Alberta , Canada .
  • The ministry was created in 2012 by merging the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General and Ministry of the Solicitor General and Public Security.

Statement from Minister Goodale regarding Quebec Flooding

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Saturday, April 20, 2019

OTTAWA, April 19, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement about flooding in Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, April 19, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement about flooding in Quebec.
  • "I have spoken with my provincial counterpart, Public Safety Minister Genevive Guilbault, regarding the flooding situation.
  • The Government Operations Centre has dedicated staff working to coordinate the federal response to the situation in Quebec.
  • Officials are working closely with federal and Quebec partners on planning the details this assistance, including support from Canadian Armed Forces.

Statement - Minister Goodale welcomes the Office of the Correctional Investigator's Annual Report

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

OTTAWA, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement in response of the Office of the Correctional Investigator's (OCI) 2017-18 Annual Report.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, issued the following statement in response of the Office of the Correctional Investigator's (OCI) 2017-18 Annual Report.
  • "The Correctional Investigator contributes to public safety by identifying issues of concern within the federal correctional system.
  • Addressing the challenges facing the federal correctional system remains a priority for the Government of Canada.
  • Two weeks ago, I introduced Bill C-83 to strengthen the federal correctional system, aligning it with the latest evidence and best practices.