Countering Crime News Releases

• Legislation to create enhanced independent review body for the RCMP and the CBSA receives Royal Assent
  November 1, 2024
• Minister LeBlanc launches Call for Applications under National Crime Prevention Strategy
  October 25, 2024
• Government of Canada National Action Plan results in 19 per cent decline in auto theft
  October 16, 2024
• Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia welcome new Chair of the Progress Monitoring Committee
  May 28, 2024
• Statement from the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
  May 22, 2024
• Government of Canada unveils National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft
  May 20, 2024
• Statement – Public Safety Minister
  May 3, 2024
• Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council announce funding to study implementation of Indigenous-led police services
  May 3, 2024
• Statement from Minister LeBlanc on the Government Response to the Final Report from the Mass Casualty Commission
  March 28, 2024
• Government of Canada helps Jewish community in Montréal protect itself against hate-motivated crimes
  March 14, 2024
• Government of Canada announces funding to study potential for radicalization to violence across gaming platforms
  March 13, 2024
• Government of Canada helps Jewish community in Montréal protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes
  March 13, 2024
• Government of Canada announces funding to help counter ideologically motivated violent extremism
  March 12, 2024
• Minister LeBlanc welcomes the Second Annual Structured Intervention Unit (SIU) Implementation Advisory Panel (IAP) Report
  March 11, 2024
• Government of Canada announces funding to establish international network to combat violent extremism
  March 11, 2024
• Government of Canada helps Edmonton church improve community safety against hate-motivated crimes
  February 27, 2024
• Legislation to reduce gun violence receives Royal Assent
  December 15, 2023
• Steering Committee Meeting of the Canada-United States Joint Action Plan on Opioids
  November 9, 2023
• The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announce appointment of members of the Progress Monitoring Committee
  September 1, 2023
• Terms of Reference for Mass Casualty Commission's Progress Monitoring Committee Released
  July 31, 2023
• Government taking action on gun crime in Calgary with up to $7.7 million for prevention programs
  July 12, 2023
• Government announces $3.57 million to help stop crime and violence in Newfoundland and Labrador
  May 31, 2023
• Founding Chair of the Mass Casualty Commission's Progress Monitoring Committee appointed
  May 26, 2023
• Government taking action on gun crime in Winnipeg with up to $4.5 million for prevention programs
  May 19, 2023
• Government of Canada announces more than $25 million for projects to counter radicalization to violence
  May 3, 2023
• The 2023 Canada–U.S. Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF)
  April 28, 2023
• Government of Canada announces agreement with industry in latest step towards Firearms Buyback Program
  April 26, 2023
• Statement from Minister Mendicino marking three years since the mass shooting in Nova Scotia
  April 18, 2023
• Minister Mendicino receives final report from the Mass Casualty Commission
  March 30, 2023
• Government of Canada takes steps to address overrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and racialized people in the criminal justice system
  March 21, 2023
• Minister Mendicino announces Interim Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
  March 17, 2023
• Financial Crime Coordination Centre Co-leads Financial Action Task Force Report on Money Laundering from Synthetic Opioids
  December 12, 2022
• Minister Mendicino welcomes annual report from Structured Intervention Unit Implementation Advisory Panel
  October 28, 2022
• Government supports action to combat gun and gang violence in Fredericton with nearly $1 million
  August 26, 2022
• Government takes action on gun violence in Miramichi with nearly $1 million for prevention programs
  August 25, 2022
• Government taking action on gun violence in Hamilton with $4 million for prevention
  August 19, 2022
• Minister Mendicino announces proposed pricing model for assault-style firearms buyback program
  July 28, 2022
• New funding for Six Nations of the Grand River to support anti-gang programming
  July 22, 2022
• Further strengthening our gun control laws
  May 30, 2022
• Government of Canada invests over $1.8 million for crime prevention project in Nova Scotia
  May 25, 2022
• Government of Canada implements new rules to better regulate non-restricted firearms
  May 11, 2022
• Five Country Ministerial Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Launch of the “Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse”
  March 24, 2022
• Government of Canada supports youth in Montréal-Nord through a new program to address violence
  February 24, 2022
• Government of Canada launches Call for Applications for projects to address radicalization to violence
  November 16, 2021
• Government of Canada reaches first collective agreement for RCMP members and reservists
  June 28, 2021
• Government of Canada delivers on plan to build safer communities and reduce firearms violence
  June 22, 2021
• Pardon legislation introduced to address criminal justice system inequities and keep communities safe
  June 10, 2021
• Government of Canada provides funding to support Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Units in Alberta
  February 9, 2021
• Prime Minister announces ban on assault-style firearms
  May 1, 2020
• University of Regina project to address over-representation of Indigenous people in corrections
  September 6, 2019
• Government appoints expert Advisory Panel to monitor new correctional system
  September 6, 2019
• Government of Canada provides $2.25 million for Nunavut to combat gun and gang violence
  August 27, 2019
• GoC provides $2.2 million to the NWT to tackle gun and gang violence
  August 26, 2019
• Government of Canada provides additional $54 million to combat gun and gang violence in Ontario
  August 26, 2019
• Government of Canada provides $1.4 million to Northwest Territories to combat drug-impaired driving
  August 26, 2019
• Government of Canada provides assistance to young victims of sexual exploitation in Montreal
  August 26, 2019
• Government of Canada helps synagogues in Montreal protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  August 8, 2019
• Government of Canada invests $1.8 million to combat guns and gangs in Newfoundland and Labrador
  August 2, 2019
• Government of Canada provides $2.7 million to New Brunswick to tackle gun and gang violence
  August 1, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale regarding situation in Gillam, MB
  July 26, 2019
• Government of Canada helps the Jewish Russian Speaking Community of Toronto protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  July 26, 2019
• Government of Canada helps a Halifax community protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  July 19, 2019
• Royal Assent of legislation; strengthening gun laws to keep communities safe
  June 21, 2019
• Statement from Minister Goodale on the passage of Bill C-93 in Parliament
  June 20, 2019
• Government of Canada supports Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
  May 27, 2019
• Government of Canada provides assistance to at-risk women in Abbotsford
  May 22, 2019
• Government of Canada funding community-led services to support at-risk individuals in Vancouver
  May 21, 2019
• Government of Canada investing in youth and families in Winnipeg
  May 21, 2019
• Government of Canada provides $10 million to combat drug-impaired driving in British Columbia
  May 21, 2019
• Security Infrastructure Program expanded to help protect communities at risk of hate crimes
  May 16, 2019
• Reducing violent crime: a dialogue on handguns and assault-style firearms report released
  April 11, 2019
• Statement by Ministers Goodale and Lametti on the Government Response to Human Trafficking Report
  April 10, 2019
• Combatting gun and gang violence in Ontario to keep communities safe
  March 12, 2019
• Government of Canada helps Saskatchewan fight gun and gang crime with $11 million
  March 11, 2019
• Government of Canada provides Yukon with $2.2 million to help prevent and combat gun and gang violence
  March 6, 2019
• Government of Canada invests $5.3 million to keep gun and gang violence out of BC communities
  March 4, 2019
• Government of Canada Welcomes Two New Members to the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee
  February 20, 2019
• Appointment of Chairperson of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
  December 14, 2018
• Federal support of 1.5 million to UQAM to prevent radicalization to violence
  November 14, 2018
• Deferral of Firearms Markings Regulations
  November 9, 2018
• Federal support for innovative online initiative to prevent radicalization to violence
  November 6, 2018
• Government of Canada engages stakeholders to counter human trafficking
  September 28, 2018
• Canadians share their views on countering radicalization to violence
  September 24, 2018
• Federal funding for Ottawa Police to expand violent extremism intervention program
  July 20, 2018
• Government of Canada taking steps to prevent and reduce gun and gang violence
  June 19, 2018
• First-ever recipients of Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award announced
  May 24, 2018
• Launch of the first national single-window to access crime prevention programs in Canada
  April 26, 2018
• Roundtable on gender and trafficking in persons held in advance of G7 Security Ministers' Meeting
  April 20, 2018
• Government of Canada provides support to implement the SNAP program nationwide
  April 3, 2018
• Firearms Legislation to Make Communities Safer
  March 20, 2018
• Statement on the First National Impaired Driving Prevention Week
  March 19, 2018
• Federal funds for Caribou Torah Education Foundation improve security from hate crimes, increase accessibility
  February 22, 2018
• Federal support for Ryerson University study to counter radicalization to violence
  February 20, 2018
• Government of Canada invests in the YMCA Plusone program in Surrey
  February 20, 2018
• Federal investments expand YMCA crime prevention program to Moncton
  February 16, 2018
• Canada Invests Funding To Combat Child Sexual Exploitation on the Internet
  February 7, 2018
• Appointment of an Interim Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada
  February 2, 2018
• Federal investments expand YMCA crime prevention program to Montreal
  January 26, 2018
• Senior executive appointments to the Parole Board of Canada
  January 24, 2018
• Federal investments expand YMCA crime prevention program to Moncton, Montreal, Regina and Surrey
  January 24, 2018
• $291.2 million to be invested in the safety and security of Indigenous communities
  January 10, 2018
• Appointment of Ivan Zinger as Correctional Investigator of Canada
  January 2, 2018
• Minister Goodale urges Canadians to drive sober this holiday season
  December 22, 2017
• Government of Canada helps the Canadian Muslim Association protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  December 20, 2017
• Government of Canada funds Calgary law enforcement working with the community to prevent radicalization to violence in youth
  December 18, 2017
• RCMP commissions long-term study on the impact of stress on police officers
  December 8, 2017
• Don't drive high: public awareness campaign launches today
  December 5, 2017
• Government of Canada helps Egale Canada Human Rights Trust protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  December 1, 2017
• Government of Canada helps Ottawa Muslim Association protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  November 27, 2017
• Statement by Minister Goodale in response to the 2017 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada
  November 21, 2017
• Government of Canada announces committee members involved in the selection of new RCMP Commissioner
  November 20, 2017
• Major new federal funding and summit to tackle gun violence and gang activity
  November 17, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale on Office of the Correctional Investigator 2016–2017 Annual Report
  October 31, 2017
• Government of Canada helps Beth Joseph Anshai New York Synagogue protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  October 30, 2017
• Government of Canada helps Congregation Shaarey Zedek protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  October 27, 2017
• New Funding: Reintegration Support and Incarceration Alternatives for Indigenous Offenders
  October 16, 2017
• Keeping our community secure: Ja'Fari Islamic Housing Corporation to receive federal funding to enhance security
  October 12, 2017
• Results released from the Criminal Records Act and Record Suspension User Fee Consultations
  October 10, 2017
• Minister Goodale announces funding for the RCMP External Review Committee to expedite review of cases
  October 5, 2017
• Response to Young Adults Incarcerated Report
  October 5, 2017
• Minister Goodale pays tribute to fallen police and peace officers
  September 24, 2017
• Justice and Public Safety Ministers conclude two days of meetings on shared justice and security priorities
  September 15, 2017
• Decrease in Canada's Crime Rate and Admissions to Administrative Segregation
  September 15, 2017
• Statement by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, regarding the death of RCMP Constable Deschenes
  September 13, 2017
• Government of Canada helps communities at risk protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes by contributing to increased security at the Islamic Foundation of Toronto
  September 13, 2017
• Government of Canada announces funding for law enforcement in support of cannabis legalization and regulation
  September 8, 2017
• Government of Canada helps communities at risk protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes by contributing to increased security at mosque in Newfoundland and Labrador
  September 1, 2017
• Government of Canada supports the Blue Door Program in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
  August 17, 2017
• Government of Canada supports Project Venture, a youth crime prevention project in Clearwater River Dene Nation and La Loche, Saskatchewan
  July 25, 2017
• An update on the process for selecting the new Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  June 29, 2017
• Government of Canada provides support to youth in Vancouver
  June 27, 2017
• Government of Canada introduces legislative changes addressing issues in the federal corrections system
  June 19, 2017
• Drug Screening Device Pilot Project receives positive reviews from police
  June 6, 2017
• Government of Canada provides support to youth in Saskatoon
  May 24, 2017
• Deferral of Firearms Marking Regulations
  May 19, 2017
• Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness issues a statement related to harassment in the RCMP
  May 15, 2017
• Minister Goodale launches National Police Week
  May 15, 2017
• Advisory panel for the reopening of Penitentiary farms at Collins Bay and Joyceville Institutions announced
  May 12, 2017
• Minister Goodale hosts second meeting of the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee
  May 10, 2017
• Funding announced for expansion of Circles of Support and Accountability model across Canada
  May 5, 2017
• Statement from Minister Goodale on the Office of the Correctional Investigator of Canada report into the death of Matthew Hines
  May 2, 2017
• Funding doubled to help communities protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes
  April 7, 2017
• Government of Canada to increase RCMP pay
  April 5, 2017
• Statement by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, regarding the death of RCMP Constable Dubuc
  March 7, 2017
• New members to the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee
  March 3, 2017
• Appointments of Chair and Vice-Chairs of the Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee
  February 10, 2017
• Appointment of Ivan Zinger as acting Correctional Investigator of Canada
  December 22, 2016
• Pilot project to test use of roadside screening devices for drug-impaired driving
  December 14, 2016
• Helping communities at risk protect themselves from hate-motivated crimes
  November 28, 2016
• Government of Canada provides support to youth in Prince Edward Island
  November 9, 2016
• Minister Goodale thanks Howard Sapers for his work as Correctional Investigator of Canada
  November 8, 2016
• Canadians to help shape the Review of Record Suspensions
  November 7, 2016
• Minister Goodale responds to the Annual Report of the Correctional Investigator 2015-2016
  October 31, 2016
• Minister Goodale's Statement on the Death of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer
  October 28, 2016
• Minister Goodale honours fallen police and peace officers
  September 25, 2016
• The Government of Canada is listening to Indigenous Peoples and the policing community
  September 8, 2016
• Statement by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, on Immigration Detention
  July 19, 2016
• Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announces the appointment of a Special Advisor
  July 1, 2016
• Statement by the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, regarding the death of an RCMP Officer
  March 17, 2016
• Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Create a New RCMP Labour Relations Regime
  March 9, 2016
• Statement on Review of Harassment in the RCMP
  February 23, 2016
• Minister Goodale encourages Canadians to stand up against bullying this National Pink Shirt Day
  February 23, 2016
• Minister Goodale offers condolences following the death of Officer Thierry Leroux in Lac-Simon, Quebec
  February 15, 2016
• Minister Goodale attends RCMP Youth Leadership Workshop
  February 10, 2016
• Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on shootings in La Loche, Saskatchewan
  January 22, 2016
• Minister Goodale Inaugurates the Correctional Service of Canada's new Training Academy
  December 16, 2015
• Government of Canada to introduce RCMP Labour Relations Bill
  December 7, 2015
• Minister Goodale Highlights the Bullying Awareness Week
  November 16, 2015
• Statement from Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness on the terrorist attack in Paris
  November 14, 2015
• Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada following the swearing-in of the 29th Ministry
  November 4, 2015

Date modified:

2015-12-15