Countering Crime News Releases

  • 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
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