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Canada and Israel sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
December 11, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and Her Excellency Miriam Ziv, Israeli Ambassador to Canada, in Ottawa, on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement between Canada and Israel.
The Harper Government introduces the Safer Witnesses Act
December 11, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Minister of Public Safety (right), is joined by the Honourable Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais, at a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, December 11, 2012, to introduce the Safer Witness Act, anamendment to the Witness Protection Program Act, which will ensure better protection for those whom the program is designed to help.
Parliamentary Secretary Bergen highlights Canada-U.S. cooperation for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives Preparedness
November 23, 2012
Candice Bergen, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, joined by RCMP Chief Superintendent Stan Burke, delivers remarks at a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) equipment demonstration in Ottawa on Friday, November 23, 2012.
Government of Canada renews partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada
November 14, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Minister of Public Safety (3rd from left), accompanied by (from left to right) Ralph Eichler, Member of the Manitoba Legislature for Lakeside; James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk—Interlake; Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface; Linda Peters, Vice-President of Program Delivery for Habitat for Humanity Manitoba; and Mike Pollmann, Warden of Rockwood Institution; after announcing the renewal of a partnership between the Government of Canada and Habitat for Humanity Canada, in Winnipeg on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
Minister of Public Safety kicks off Kanishka Project Opening Conference
November 8, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, in Ottawa on Thursday, November 8, 2012, addresses participants at the Kanishka Project's Opening Conference, a forum to connect researchers and officials working in the field of counter-terrorism.
Minister Toews reaffirms Harper Government's commitment to perimeter and cyber security
October 30, 2012
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews delivers a keynote address at SecureTech 2012, a conference focussing on current and emerging threats to security and public safety, in Ottawa on Tuesday, October 30, 2012.
Minister Toews launches updated volunteer screening handbook
October 18, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (left), pictured with (from left to right) Ruth MacKenzie, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada, Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, and Kathleen Provost, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa, after launching the 2012 edition of the Screening Handbook, which provides organizations with up-to-date information, tools and resources to support volunteer screening policies and practices, Thursday, October 18, 2012, in Ottawa.
Harper Government Invests in Cyber Security
October 17, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, along with Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, in Ottawa, announces funding to further implement Canada's Cyber Security Strategy and strengthen Canada's efforts to achieve a secure, stable, and resilient digital infrastructure, Wednesday, October 17, 2012.
Canada Border Services Agency opens new state-of-the-art training facility in Rigaud
October 15, 2012
Canada's Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews, officially opens the new training facility for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in Rigaud, Quebec as the CBSA Honour Guard looks on, Monday, October 15, 2012.
Harper Government moves ahead with commitment on integrated cross-border law enforcement
October 12, 2012
Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews (3rd from left), along with (from left to right) RCMP Constable Michael Della-Paolera, MP Russ Hiebert, U.S. Consul General in Vancouver Anne Callaghan, U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Keith Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard Captain Jose Jimenez, and U.S. Coast Guard Michael Monroe, in White Rock, British Columbia on Friday, October 12, 2012, after announcing that Vancouver/Blaine and Windsor/Detroit will be home to the first two regularized locations of the integrated cross-border maritime law enforcement operations – known as Shiprider.
Government of Canada Launches Cyber Security Awareness Month with New Public Awareness Campaign Partnership
September 27, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (centre), accompanied by Michael Kaiser, Executive Director of the U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance (right), and Michael Eisen, Chief Legal Officer of Microsoft Canada, announce the launch of Cyber Security Awareness Month and a new partnership between Public Safety Canada and STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ in Toronto, on September 27, 2012.
Harper Government Ends Inmate Abuse of the Federal Corrections System
September 26, 2012
Roxanne James, Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Centre, and Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, at a press conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, September 26, to announce that the government is again moving forward to strengthen the federal correctional system.
Harper government helps keep our communities safe by tackling crime - Montreal
September 13, 2012
Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu is joined by Christine Black, Director of the Centre des Jeunes l'Escale de Montréal-Nord Inc., at a press conference in Montreal, Thursday, September 13, 2012, to announce that the National Crime Prevention Centre is ready to receive applications for community-based projects that will help youth steer clear of crime.
Harper government helps keep our communities safe by tackling crime - Winnipeg
September 13, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, is joined by Margaret von Lau, Executive Director of Newcomers Employment and Educational Development Services, at a press conference in Winnipeg, Thursday, September 13, 2012, to announce that the National Crime Prevention Centre is ready to receive applications for community-based projects that will help youth steer clear of crime.
Harper Government invests in flood mitigation measures
August 14, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, at a press conference in Winnipeg, Tuesday, August 14, 2012, announce the creation of a contribution program to support affected provinces for the cost of permanent flood mitigation measures taken in 2011.
Harper Government Measures Aim to End the Revolving Door of Justice
July 11, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, and Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, at a press conference in Winnipeg, Wednesday, July 11, 2012, outline how the Harper Government continues to find efficiencies in the Canadian federal correctional system, while ensuring the safety and security of our citizens.
Harper Government announces additional assistance to Manitoba for 2011 spring flooding
July 3, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (left), is joined by the Honourable Steve Ashton, Manitoba's Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation (right), and Doug Dobrowolski, President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, in Winnipeg, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at a press conference to announce federal funding under the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program for response and recovery costs incurred by the Province of Manitoba related to the 2011 spring flood.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews Highlights Government's Commitment to Enhancing RCMP Accountability
June 28, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, joined by Member of Parliament, Nina Grewal, address media following a meeting with law enforcement and policing stakeholders to discuss Bill C-42: Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act, Thursday, June 28, 2012 in Surrey, British Columbia.
Harper Government Introduces the Enhancing RCMP Accountability Act
June 20, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (centre), is joined by the Honourable Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais (left) and RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson, at a press conference in Ottawa, after tabling the Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act, Wednesday, June 20, 2012.
The Harper Government Announces Increased Support for Victims and Strengthened Offender Accountability
June 13, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (centre), pictured with Sharon Rosenfeldt, Founding Member of Victims of Violence, and the Honourable Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, after announcing the coming into force of amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act which will increase support for victims of crime and make offenders more accountable for their actions, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in Ottawa.
The Harper Government Launches Canada's National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
June 8, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (4th from left), is joined by (from left to right) Assistant Crown Attorney Val Gillis; Crown Attorney Toni Skarica; RCMP Inspector Steve Martin; MP David Sweet; RCMP Constable Lepa Jankovic; RCMP Constable Husam Farah; Hamilton Chief of Police Glenn De Caire; and Social Advocate Timea Nagy (front, centre), at a press conference to reaffirm the Government of Canada's commitment to fighting human trafficking, Friday, June 8, 2012 in Ancaster, Ontario.
Minister Toews speaks to Economic Club of Canada on modernizing Canada's correctional system
June 7, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, delivers a speech on modernizing Canada's correctional system at the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa, Thursday, June 7, 2012.
The Harper Government Launches Canada's National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
June 6, 2012
The honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, (4th from left), pictured with (front row, left to right) Petra Bosma, International Justice Mission; Michael Maidment , Salvation Army; Jamie McIntosh, International Justice Mission; the honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women; Tara Teng, Human Rights Activist; Elly Vandenburg , World Vision; (back row, left to right) Don Hutchinson, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada; Julia Beazley, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada; and RCMP Assistant Commissioner Todd Shean, after launching Canada's National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking at a press conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 6, 2012.
The Harper Government Announced New Measures to Benefit Canadian Consumers
June 1, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announces that increased personal exemption limits for Canadian consumers are now in effect, Friday, June 1, 2012, at a press conference at Winnipeg International Airport.
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The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, is joined by Lauren Delgaty, Regional Director General for the Canada Border Services Agency (prairie region), at Winnipeg International Airport to announce that increased personal exemption limits for Canadian consumers are now in effect, Friday, June 1, 2012.
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Harper Government announces projects funded for research into counter-terrorism
May 30, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (right), is joined by the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, at a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, May 30, 2012, to announce the first round of funding awarded under the Kanishka Project, a multi-year investment in terrorism-focused research.
Harper Government Takes Further Actions to Restore Balance in the Criminal Justice System
May 9, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, accompanied by Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais, announced increased offender accountability measures to ensure the safety and security of victims and law-abiding Canadians come first, while criminals are held accountable for their actions, on Parliament Hill, on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
Canada and the United States announce plans to increase NEXUS benefits
May 8, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announced today the increasing benefits to NEXUS members, the streamlining of the NEXUS membership renewal process and the launch of a plan to increase NEXUS membership under the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness, at the Ottawa Airport, on May 8, 2012.
Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management
May 4, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Minister of Public Safety (centre left), and the Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General for the Province of British Columbia (centre right), are shown with Provincial and Territorial Ministers responsible for Emergency Management, after meeting to discuss emergency management priorities in Canada, Friday, May 4, 2012, in Victoria.
Harper Government reinforces commitment to public safety (Gatineau)
May 03, 2012
Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais, on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, re-affirms the Government's commitment to the allocation of 10 MHz of the 700 MHz bandwidth for use by emergency responders including police, firefighters and paramedics, at the Jean-Claude-Charbonneau fire hall in Gatineau, on Thursday, May 03, 2012.
Harper Government reinforces commitment to public safety (Vancouver)
May 03, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, re-affirms the Government's commitment to the allocation of 10 MHz of the 700 MHz bandwidth for use by emergency responders including police, firefighters and paramedics, at the Vancouver Police Department, Thursday, May 03, 2012.
Government of Canada Launches National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
April 23, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, speaks at the 7th annual National Victims of Crime Awareness Week Symposium in Ottawa, on Monday, April 23, 2012.
Harper Government Announces the Closure of Two Federal Prisons
April 19, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (right), is joined by Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais at a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Thursday, April 19, 2012, to announce the closure of two federal prisons.
Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia renew Nova Scotia's RCMP Police Services Agreement
April 13, 2012
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Central Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, is joined by Constable Shauna Schmalz and Constable Glenn Bonvie at an event celebrating the renewal of Nova Scotia's RCMP Police Services Agreement and the installation of Live Scan devices at various detachments across the province, Friday, April 13, 2012 in Pictou, Nova Scotia.
Harper Government is taking action to help victims of crime
March 21, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, met with victims of crime advocates to outline how the Safe Streets and Communities Act will ensure that the voices of victims are heard and that further victimization is prevented, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Vancouver.
Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia announce British Columbia's RCMP policing contract to be renewed
March 21, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister and the Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Justice and Attorney General for British Columbia, sign a new federal and provincial agreement to renew British Columbia's RCMP policing contract for another 20 years, in Surrey on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick announce RCMP policing contracts to be renewed
March 16, 2012
March 16, 2012 – The Honourable Robert Goguen (4th from right), MP for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, on behalf of Canada's Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews, is joined by (from left) New Brunswick Senator Carolyn Stewart-Olsen, Dieppe Deputy Mayor Paul LeBlanc, Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore, New Brunswick Public Safety Minister Robert Trevors, Premier David Alward, Assistant Commissioner and New Brunswick RCMP commanding officer Wayne Lang, Riverview Mayor Clarence Sweetland, Sackville Mayor Pat Estabrooks, and Moncton Mayor George LeBlanc, after announcing that the New Brunswick communities of Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview and Sackville will benefit from the same cost-sharing terms as similar sized municipal jurisdictions that contract for RCMP services elsewhere across Canada, Friday, March 16, 2012 in Dieppe, New Brunswick.
Canada and the United States discuss border and law enforcement-related issues at the 12th Cross-Border Crime Forum in Ottawa
March 2, 2012
March 2, 2012 – Canada's Justice Minister and Attorney General Rob Nicholson, Canada's Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and the United States Attorney General Eric Holder met today at the Cross-Border Crime Forum to advance discussions on border and law enforcement-related issues.
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March 2, 2012 – Canada's Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, the United States Attorney General Eric Holder and the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano sign a Memorandum of Understanding on human smuggling and trafficking at the Cross-Border Crime Forum while Canada's Justice Minister Rob Nicholson, United States Deputy Director of the Department of Homeland Security Kumar Kibble and members of the RCMP look on.
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Harper Government is making a difference for African Nova Scotian children and youth
February 26, 2012
The Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Central Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announces a federally-funded crime prevention project, which will help at-risk African Nova Scotian children and youth make positive life choices, Sunday, February 26, 2012 in New Glasgow.
Harper Government launches next phase of Youth Gang Prevention Program
February 21, 2012
Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Saint-Boniface, on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, is joined by RCMP "D" Division Assistant Commissioner, Bill Robinson, after announcing the launch of the next phase of the Youth Gang Prevention Fund Program, Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in Winnipeg.
Minister Toews highlights progress of Bill C-19
February 15, 2012
Left to right) Parliamentary Secretary Candice Hoeppner, Minister Vic Toews and Minister Maxime Bernier, encourage members of Parliament to vote at 3rd reading on the Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act, on February 15, 2012, in Ottawa.
Harper government introduces Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act
February 14, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (third from left), along with (from left to right) Ottawa Police Service Deputy Chief Charles Bordeleau; Calgary Police Service Deputy Chief Murray Stooke; Senator Jean-Guy Dagenais; the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; Canadian Police Association President Tom Stamatakis; and Francis Brabant from the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, are shown in Ottawa, Tuesday, February 14, 2012, following the introduction of the Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act.
Public-private partnership strengthens emergency management
February 13, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, with (at left) the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, announce federal participation in a national public alerting system at The Weather Network in Oakville, February 13, 2012.
Harper Government confronts terrorist threats through new strategy
February 9, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, introduces Canada's Counter-terrorism Strategy, Thursday, February 9, 2012, in Ottawa.
Minister of Public Safety Delivers on Promise to Increase Pardon Fees
February 8, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, signs an order to increase the application fee to process a pardon application, Wednesday, February 8, 2012, in Ottawa.
Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Discuss Key Justice and Public Safety Issues Facing Canadians
January 26, 2012
Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety met in Charlottetown, PEI on January 25-26, 2012.
Statement by Public Safety Minister on apprehension and removal of individuals from "Wanted by the CBSA" list
January 20, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, announces the apprehension of three individuals from the recently updated "Wanted by the CBSA" list, in Ottawa, Friday, January 20, 2012.
Government of Canada enlists help of Canadians to enforce Canada's immigration laws
January 11, 2012
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, is joined by Luc Portelance, President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in Toronto to announce the addition of 30 new profiles of individuals to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list, Wednesday, January 11, 2012.
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The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism makes an announcement enlisting the help of Canadians to enforce Canada's immigration laws, Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Montreal.
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