Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (Canada)

Legislation to reduce gun violence receives Royal Assent

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Friday, December 15, 2023

With the passing of this legislation, the national freeze on the sale, purchase, and transfer of handguns has been codified in legislation (Firearms Act), restricting the transfer and importation of handguns into Canada.

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  • With the passing of this legislation, the national freeze on the sale, purchase, and transfer of handguns has been codified in legislation (Firearms Act), restricting the transfer and importation of handguns into Canada.
  • To address risks to victims, including of gender-based and intimate partner violence where a firearm is present, new "red flag" laws are also now in force.
  • "With Bill C-21 becoming law, Canada has taken a major step in strengthening gun control and combatting gun violence.
  • There were 803 victims of firearm-related intimate partner violence in 2021, accounting for 10% of all victims of firearm-related violent crime.

The Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Edmonton

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Friday, December 1, 2023

Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.

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  • Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada's plan to keep Canadians safe.
  • To that end, we have invested nearly a half billion dollars and further strengthened our cooperation with the United States.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to put in place robust measures to keep Canadians safe.
  • Public Safety Canada is finalizing agreements with municipalities and communities that have been identified through evidence-based criteria and meet the program requirements.

Statement - Federal Ministers of Justice and Public Safety meet with Provincial and Territorial counterparts to address rising tensions from recent world events

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Friday, November 17, 2023

During our call today with our provincial and territorial counterparts, we discussed what is being done across different jurisdictions to address this issue.

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  • During our call today with our provincial and territorial counterparts, we discussed what is being done across different jurisdictions to address this issue.
  • We shared best practices to ensure the safety of legal protests, as well as potential additional measures to address hate crimes.
  • As we move forward, our government will continue to work collaboratively with our provincial and territorial partners to combat hate crime and keep Canadians safe.
  • Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Justice and Public Safety met in Bromont, Quebec, last month and spoke out unanimously to condemn the heinous actions of the terrorist organization Hamas.

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

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:
    "The Correctional Investigator (CI) plays an important role in Canada's correctional system.
  • His annual report provides the Government of Canada with ways to ensure that system remains safe and humane for both inmates and communities.
  • The Government of Canada has responded to the recommendations and will work closely with the Office of the Correctional Investigator and its partners to address matters highlighted in the report.
  • Our work will focus on the rehabilitation of offenders and supporting their successful reintegration into society while keeping our communities safe.

Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the public service

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Friday, October 27, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the public service:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the public service:
    Jimi Onalik, currently Deputy Minister of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs and Secretary to Cabinet, Government of Nunavut, becomes President of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, effective November 20, 2023.

Ministerial Statement in Response to the Auditor General's Report on Inclusion in the Workplace for Racialized Employees

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

This is a priority for me, my colleagues and the Government of Canada.

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  • This is a priority for me, my colleagues and the Government of Canada.
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    establish expected behaviours needed for an inclusive work environment and against which performance will be assessed for employees.
  • The Office of the Auditor General's Report is an important reminder of the efforts that need to continue within Canada's public service.
  • The Government of Canada remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering a respectful workplace that is equitable and inclusive for all public servants."

Prime Minister welcomes new parliamentary secretary team

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new team of parliamentary secretaries.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new team of parliamentary secretaries.
  • With both new and returning members, the parliamentary secretary team now includes:
    Chris Bittle as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    Élisabeth Brière as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
    Paul Chiang as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
    Peter Fragiskatos as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    Mike Kelloway as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
    Irek Kusmierczyk as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
    Jennifer O'Connell as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs (Cybersecurity)
    Maninder Sidhu as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
    Ryan Turnbull as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    Sameer Zuberi as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
    "This summer, we heard from Canadians about the issues that matter most to them.
  • Parliamentary secretaries are chosen by the Prime Minister to assist ministers.
  • In 2016, the government released the Guide for Parliamentary Secretaries, designed to help members of this team succeed and provide them with key information about their role within Canada's system of responsible parliamentary government.

The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announce appointment of members of the Progress Monitoring Committee

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Friday, September 1, 2023

The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia will continue to advance the recommendations set out in the MCC's Final Report to ensure a similar tragedy never happens again.

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  • The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia will continue to advance the recommendations set out in the MCC's Final Report to ensure a similar tragedy never happens again.
  • "The appointment of the members of the Progress Monitoring Committee is a key step in ensuring that the Mass Casualty Commission's recommendations are addressed.
  • -       The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    "The Progress Monitoring Committee has an important mandate and I'd like to thank the committee members for taking on this work.
  • -       Former Justice Linda Oland, Founding Chair, Progress Monitoring Committee
    On May 31, 2023, the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced the appointment of the Founding Chair of the PMC.

Terms of Reference for Mass Casualty Commission's Progress Monitoring Committee Released

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Today, the federal Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Honourable Brad Johns, and Linda Lee Oland, Founding Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC) released the Committee's Terms of Reference .

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  • Today, the federal Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Nova Scotia Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Honourable Brad Johns, and Linda Lee Oland, Founding Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC) released the Committee's Terms of Reference .
  • "The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are continuing to make progress on the commitment to address the recommendations outlined in the final report of the Mass Casualty Commission.
  • - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
    "This is an important milestone as we continue our work to implement the Mass Casualty Commission's recommendations.
  • Most significantly, these proposed amendments align with recommendations put forward by the Mass Casualty Commission.

Statement by the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

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Sunday, July 30, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, July 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 30, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement:
    "Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we join countries across the globe to bring attention to this devastating crime.
  • We know incidents of human trafficking continue to go underreported, right here at home and around the world.
  • We know that many people don't understand the crime, what to look for, or what to do if they suspect it.
  • Fighting human trafficking, identifying and supporting victims and survivors and addressing root causes is a collective effort.