Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities

Supporting communities at risk of hate-motivated crime through an expanded Security Infrastructure Program

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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The Government of Canada hears those concerns and is responding with additional measures to keep these communities safe.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada hears those concerns and is responding with additional measures to keep these communities safe.
  • A new temporary measure in the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) will cover new sites, such as office spaces and daycares, that are clearly linked to communities at-risk of hate-motivated crime, as well as costs associated with time-limited security guards.
  • Since SIP's inception, the Government of Canada has invested over $14 million through the program to support over 600 projects for communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes.
  • This additional support for communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes will help strengthen their security."

Prime Minister strengthens trade and investment with Caribbean countries and concludes the Canada-CARICOM Summit

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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During the Summit, the Prime Minister and Caribbean leaders advanced shared priorities to fight climate change, grow strong economies for the middle class, and strengthen regional security.

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  • During the Summit, the Prime Minister and Caribbean leaders advanced shared priorities to fight climate change, grow strong economies for the middle class, and strengthen regional security.
  • Today, during the second day of the Summit, the Prime Minister convened a trade and investment roundtable with CARICOM leaders and Canadian investors to deepen business ties and create new opportunities for workers.
  • They also discussed shared work to build sustainable economies that work for everyone, as Caribbean countries continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Through the Summit, Prime Minister Trudeau has engaged directly with: the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, current Chair of CARICOM; the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley; the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry; and the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness.

Statement from Minister LeBlanc

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Statement from the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Intergovernmental Affairs and Democratic Institutions:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Statement from the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Intergovernmental Affairs and Democratic Institutions:
    "Canada stands in solidarity with Jewish communities across the country, who are feeling especially vulnerable ahead of the Hamas-led call for mobilization around the world.
  • We have been and will continue to remain in close contact with Jewish community leaders from across the country.
  • Jewish Members of Parliament have been incredibly engaged in reaching out to community members and local officials and bringing forth their concerns.
  • Let those be our guiding principles as we support Canada's Jewish community through this extremely difficult time."

Government of Canada launches public inquiry into foreign interference

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the establishment of a Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the establishment of a Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to take steps to counter foreign interference and ensure Canada's democracy remains one of the strongest in the world.
  • – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
    On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.
  • The Government also received two reports by the Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, the Right Honourable David Johnston, on May 23 and June 26, 2023.

Statement by Minister LeBlanc on Six-month progress report on the Public Order Emergency Commission's Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The following statement is from the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The following statement is from the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs:
    "I have provided the Prime Minister with a six-month progress report on the Government of Canada's actions in response to the recommendations of the Public Order Emergency Commission's Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency .
  • The Commission's report stemmed from the invocation of the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022, in response to the ongoing blockades taking place in Ottawa and at multiple ports of entry across Canada.
  • The Government of Canada will issue a comprehensive public response to the Commission's report by February 2024.
  • We will continue to work collaboratively with our provincial, territorial, and municipal partners as we review the recommendations."

Prime Minister announces changes to the Ministry

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the Ministry.
  • To deliver a better future for everyone, the team will also continue to fight climate change and walk the shared path of reconciliation.
  • The changes to the Ministry are as follows:
    Randy Boissonnault becomes Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages
    Sean Fraser becomes Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
    Kamal Khera becomes Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
    Dominic LeBlanc becomes Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
    Diane Lebouthillier becomes Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
    Marc Miller becomes Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
    Mary Ng becomes Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
    The Prime Minister also welcomed the following new members to the Ministry:
    Jenna Sudds becomes Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
    These new ministers will work with all members of Cabinet to deliver real, positive change for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
  • With the changes announced today, the Ministry retains a total of 38 ministers, in addition to the Prime Minister.

Governments of Canada and Ontario investing over $22 million to bring high-speed Internet access to more than 1,400 homes in 10 communities in Ontario

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Ontario.

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  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking action to bring high-speed Internet access to underserved communities across Ontario.
  • Working with the Regional Municipality of Durham, we will help connect more than 1,400 underserved homes in 10 rural communities in Ontario.
  • Access to high-speed and affordable Internet in Durham's rural communities is essential for businesses to operate and residents to thrive.
  • In 2021, Ontario passed the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 to help speed up construction of high-speed Internet projects.

Strengthening Canada's bail system to help keep communities safe

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.

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  • There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.
  • Bill C-48 proposes to make targeted changes to the Criminal Code's bail regime to ensure our communities stay safe.
  • It is making significant investments to prevent crime and keep communities safe, and address the causes of crime as well.
  • Canadians deserve to be safe and feel safe in their communities and to have confidence that the criminal justice system will protect them and work as intended.

Government of Canada announces measures to protect by-elections from foreign interference

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada continues to strengthen and protect our democracy from threats posed by foreign interference.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada continues to strengthen and protect our democracy from threats posed by foreign interference.
  • The Security and Intelligence Threats (SITE) Task Force will provide enhanced monitoring and assessing of foreign interference threats during the by-election period.
  • These measures are in line with our commitment to keeping Canadians informed about foreign interference in Canada.
  • On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.

Restaurants Canada’s Response to Federal Budget 2023

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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TORONTO, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada was pleased to see some positive measures in the 2023 federal budget to support Canada’s foodservice sector.

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  • TORONTO, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada was pleased to see some positive measures in the 2023 federal budget to support Canada’s foodservice sector.
  • The budget also addressed the federal alcohol excise duty, which will now only increase to 2 per cent on April 1 rather than the initially planned 6.3 per cent.
  • “In a recent Restaurants Canada survey, we found nearly 20 per cent of the restaurants that have yet to reimburse CEBA will not be able to repay it in part or at all” added Bourbeau.
  • Restaurants Canada will continue to work in collaboration with the Government of Canada to ensure it continues to move forward with recommendations that render additional gains for foodservice from coast to coast to coast.