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Public Safety Canada has a number of responsibilities that span national security, emergency management, crime prevention, and policies with respect to law enforcement and corrections.

Please visit the following links for answers to frequently asked questions.

1. Where can I find more information about the organizations and agencies that comprise Public Safety?
2. How can I keep my online activities safe from viruses or hackers?
3. Where can I find information about preparing for emergencies or natural disasters?
4. What information do I need to travel domestically or abroad?
5. Where can I find out more about the National Crime Prevention Centre?
6. What is the Cross Cultural Round Table on Security?
7. Where can I access information about immigration and citizenship issues?
8. Who do I contact about safety or security issues occurring in my local area?
9. How do I report a suspected fraud or scam?
10. How do I contact the Minister of Public Safety?

Electronic correspondence

NOTE: Messages are reviewed and answered during regular business hours.

For privacy and security reasons, Public Safety Canada does not accept personal information by email.

Public Safety Canada will DELETE emails that contain the following:

• Personal information (SIN Numbers, banking details, etc.)
• Personal details of other individuals (addresses, phone numbers, home or work addresses, etc.)
• Attachments
• Offensive language
• Requests to forward emails on your behalf
• Messages left for the Minister of Public Safety Canada.
• To correspond with the Minster, please use the appropriate channels outlined below.

General enquiries

Contact: 613-944-4875 or 1-800-830-3118

Fax (613)954-5186

Electronic correspondence form

Teletypewriter (TTY) 1-866-865-5667

Post:
269 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Canada K1A 0P8

Members of the Media can visit our our Newsroom for contact details

Contact the Minister of Public Safety

The Minister of Public Safety Canada can be contacted via Electronic correspondence or by regular post.

Post (postage not required)
 
Minister of Public Safety
House of Commons
Ottawa, Canada K1A 0A6

For other Government of Canada programs visit www.gc.ca or contact 1-800-OCanada.

Access to Information and Privacy Office

Please send your Access to Information Act or Privacy Act requests to the following address:

Coordinator, Access to Information and Privacy Office
Public Safety Canada
269 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1A 0P8
Telephone: 613-991-2929
Fax: 613-949-4622
Email: atip-aiprp@ps-sp.gc.ca

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