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Harper Government Releases Air India Inquiry Action Plan
December 7, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (right); shown with the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, announce the release of the Air India Inquiry Action Plan in Ottawa, Tuesday, December 7, 2010. The Air India Inquiry Action Plan is the Government's response to the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182.
Minister Toews: All Canadians play a part in combating home-grown terrorism
December 6, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, delivers the keynote address at the international conference "Promoting Peace and Preventing Youth Radicalization Worldwide". The Minister reinforced the importance of all Canadians playing a part in combating home-grown terrorism and the need for all Canadians to remain engaged and vigilant in the fight against violent radicalization in Canada, Monday, December 6, 2010, in Ottawa.
Government of Canada breaks ground on Montreal memorial for victims of Air India Flight 182
December 5, 2010
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism (second from left), on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Minister of Public Safety, breaks ground on the final of four memorials dedicated to the victims of the Air India flight 182 bombing, along with Jayashree Thampi, representing the Air India Families Victims Association (left), and Professor Mahesh Sharma, Sunday, December 5, 2010, in Montreal.
Member of Parliament Steven Blaney announces support for crime prevention in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
November 15, 2010
Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for Lévis-Bellechasse (middle), on behalf of the Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, is shown in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Monday, November 15, 2010, after announcing $1.25 million in funding over 5 years in support for a crime prevention project called Forces de frappe that will help at-risk youth in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield to steer away from crime. Mr. Blaney is shown with (from left to right) Denis Lapointe, Mayor of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield; Isabelle Lachance, Coordinator of Project Force de frappe; Julie Bergevin, Director General of PRAQ; and Michel Duchesne, President of the school commission for Vallée-des-Tisserands.
Government of Canada introduces legislation to fight crime in today's high-tech world
November 1, 2010
Dave MacKenzie, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada's Public Safety Minister (second from left); shown with (from left), Charles Momy, President, Canadian Police Association; the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada; Daniel Petit, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice; and William Blair, Chief of Police, Toronto Police Service, after the government re-introduced two bills that would provide law enforcement and national security agencies with up-to-date tools to fight crimes such as gang- and terrorism-related offences and child sexual exploitation, in Ottawa, Monday, November 1, 2010.
Public Safety Minister Toews announces support for crime prevention in the Greater Toronto area
October 25, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (fifth from left) shown with funding recipients after announcing more than $5 million in financial support from Public Safety Canada's National Crime Prevention Centre for four projects that demonstrate results in preventing crime in the Greater Toronto Area.
Harper Government Introduces Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
October 21, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister and the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway are shown in front of the Ocean Lady, at Annacis Marine Base, Delta, British Columbia, after introducing legislation to prevent human smugglers from abusing Canada's immigration system, Thursday, October 21, 2010.
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The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister and the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway are shown in front of the Ocean Lady, at Annacis Marine Base, Delta, British Columbia, after introducing legislation to prevent human smugglers from abusing Canada's immigration system, Thursday, October 21, 2010.
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Governments Demonstrate Disaster Readiness in Nation's Capital
October 15, 2010
Canada's Public Safety Parliamentary Secretary, Dave MacKenzie (second from right), is shown a simulated disaster site with (from left to right) Steve Brabazon of the Ottawa Fire department; Susan Jones General manger of Emergency and Protective Services City of Ottawa; and Doug Silver, Planning manager of the Canadian Task Force of National Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) during a tour of a National HUSAR exercise in Ottawa, Friday, October 15, 2010.
Government of Canada launches Canada's Cyber Security Strategy
October 3, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, launches Canada's Cyber Security Strategy that is designed to enhance protection from cyber threats for Canadian governments, industries and families from coast to coast to coast, Sunday, October 3, 2010, in Ottawa.
Visit by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand
September 29, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (far right), is shown with (from left to right) Mrs. Siriporn Panupong, spouse of Ambassador of Thailand to Canada; Mr. Adisak Panupong, Ambassador of Thailand to Canada; Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand; and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, after their meeting to discuss justice and women's corrections issues, Wednesday, September 29, 2010, in Ottawa.
Minister Toews Launches Awareness Campaign on Human Trafficking
September 7, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (right), pictured with Joy Smith, MP for Kildonan – St. Paul, announces the launch of two national awareness campaigns to better inform the public about human trafficking and help solve serious crimes, Tuesday, September 7, 2010, in Winnipeg. The Canadian Press Images PHOTO/John Woods
Building a secure border in an efficient trading economy
September 1, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister speaks about building a secure border in an efficient trading economy at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Wednesday, September 1, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Public Safety Minister Toews announces funding to protect community targeted by hate crime in Shelburne
August 31, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (right), is joined by Gerald Keddy – Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret's, and Elizabeth Cromwell, President of the Black Loyalist Heritage Society, after announcing funding for security infrastructure improvements to help protect communities targeted by hate motivated crime, Tuesday, August 31, 2010, in Shelburne, Nova Scotia.
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister addresses the Economic Club of Toronto
August 9, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister addresses the Economic Club of Toronto to discuss the reality of Canadian National Security in 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel, Monday, August 9, 2010 in Toronto, Ontario.
Luncheon with the Surrey Board of Trade
July 30, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister speaks about building a secure border in an efficient trading economy at a luncheon with the Surrey Board of Trade, Friday, July 30 in Surrey, BC.
Public Safety Minister Toews announces funding to protect community targeted by hate crime in Vancouver
July 29, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (centre), is joined by Herb Silber, President of Congregation Schara Tzedeck (left), and Rabbi Shmuelik Yeshayahu from the Ohel Ya'akov Community Kollel, after announcing Security Infrastructure Pilot (SIP) Program funding of over $20,000 for two religious organizations, Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Congregation Schara Tzedeck in Vancouver.
Public Safety Minister Toews announces support for crime prevention in Toronto
July 28, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, announces an investment of $298,584 for the Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) Toronto to implement a crime prevention project which will help at-risk youth in the Greater Toronto Area from becoming involved in criminal activities, Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at JVS Toronto.
Public Safety Minister Toews announces funding to protect communities targeted by hate crime in Toronto
July 27, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (centre), is joined by Venerable Ahangama Rathanasiri, from the Toronto Maha Vihara Society (from left); Ben Seneviratne, Vice President of the Toronto Maha Vihara Society; Krishan Vasdani from the Gur Mandir Temple; and Rev. Wijayasiripura Pangnasara from the Buddhist Mission Centre, after announcing Security Infrastructure Pilot (SIP) Program funding of more than $60,000 for three religious organizations, Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Toronto Maha Vihara Society in Scarborough, Ontario.
Government of Canada announces support for crime prevention efforts in Scarborough
July 16, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, announces an investment of over $2 million to support a crime prevention project at the Agincourt Community Services Association, Friday, July 16, 2010 in Scarborough, Ontario.
Public Safety Minister Toews and Secretary Napolitano announce new cooperative initiatives to combat threats and expedite travel and trade
July 13, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, speaks in Washington D.C. following a meeting with Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, Tuesday, July 13 2010.
Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182
June 17, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (centre), with the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway (from left to right); the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism; and family members of the victims of Air India Flight 182, comments on the release of the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182.
Government Takes Action to End Early Release of Criminals and Increase Offender Accountability
June 15, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister (centre), with Ottawa Chief of Police, Vern White (from left to right); Senator Claude Carignan; Krista Gray-Donald, Canadian Resource Centre For Victims of Crime; and Dave MacKenzie, Parliamentary Secretary, Public Safety Canada, stand together, Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in Ottawa, after having announced legislation to end the early release of criminals and increase offender accountability, while strengthening the rights of victims.
The Government of Canada Takes Action to Ensure Effective Review of RCMP Civilian Complaints
June 14, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Canada's Public Safety Minister, and the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), today announced the introduction of legislation to create a new, enhanced independent civilian review and complaints body for the RCMP in Ottawa, Monday, June 14, 2010.
Ministers announce National Strategy and Action Plan to Strengthen the Protection of Critical Infrastructure
May 28, 2010
Minister Toews announcing the National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure, designed to better protect critical infrastructure in case of disasters, Friday May 28, 2010 at Hydro Ottawa.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews announces funding to protect communities targeted by hate crime in Winnipeg
May 17, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (2nd from right), joined by (left to right) Kim Perring, Executive Director of On The Move Daycare Centre, Keri Connell, Executive Director of Carpathia Children's Centre, and Kelly Burnett, Chairperson of the Board for Carpathia Children's Centre, after announcing federal support of over $12,000 for security infrastructure enhancements for Carpathia Children's Centre and On The Move Daycare Centre in Winnipeg, May 17, 2010.
Government introduces legislation to eliminate pardons for serious crimes
May 11, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (centre), accompanied by Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu (centre right), former National Hockey League player Sheldon Kennedy (centre left), and victims advocates, announces legislation to eliminate pardons for serious crimes, Tuesday, May 11, 2010, in Ottawa.
Government of Canada assists British Columbia with damage caused by natural disasters
May 7, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (second from right), along with the Honourable Stockwell Day, President of the Treasury Board (back row, left to right), MP Nina Grewal, MLA Dave Hayer, Public Safety Regional Director Surinder Grewal and MLA Stephanie Cadieux (front row), after announcing federal support under the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements for damage caused by natural disasters in British Columbia, on Friday, May 7, 2010, in Surrey.
Public Safety Minister Toews Marks 15th Annual National Emergency Preparedness Week
May 5, 2010
Today, the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety marked the 15th annual Emergency Preparedness Week by announcing combined funding to the provinces and territories to support emergency preparedness through the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP), and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the Fire Services' Special Operations Training Centre in Toronto.
Government of Canada introduces bill to support justice for victims of terrorism
April 21, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (right), with Daniel Petit, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, announces the introduction of the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, which would allow victims to sue perpetrators and supporters of terrorism, Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa.
Public Safety Minister Toews outlines government's law enforcement priorities at Canadian Police Association AGM
April 19, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, outlines the federal government's law enforcement priorities at the 2010 Canadian Police Association Annual General Meeting, and announces funding of $499,442 to support the Policing Leadership Framework project, a program which will help police officers develop leadership skills and prepare for senior positions, Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Marriott Hotel in Ottawa.
Romeu Tuma Júnior, National Secretary of Justice of Brazil
March 23, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (right), is shown with Romeu Tuma Júnior, National Secretary of Justice of Brazil, during their recent meeting in Ottawa.
Government of Canada to put public safety first in considering international transfer of offenders
March 18, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (left), is shown with Daniel Petit, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, after reintroducing the Keeping Canadians Safe (International Transfer of Offenders Act), Thursday, March 18, 2010, in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa.
Canada takes action to strengthen the National Sex Offender Registry and the National DNA Data Bank
March 17, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (second from right), is shown with Vernon White, Chief of Police of the Ottawa Police Service (from left); Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu; Heidi Illingworth, Executive Director of the Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime; and Parliamentary Secretary Dave MacKenzie, after announcing proposed legislative amendments to strengthen the National Sex Offender Registry and the National DNA Data Bank, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the Ottawa Police Service Headquarters in Ottawa.
Government of Canada announces the Federal Emergency Response Plan
March 15, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister Public Safety is shown announcing the Federal Emergency Response Plan (FERP) at the Canadian Emergency Management College, Monday, March 15, 2010, in Ottawa.
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews announces funding to protect communities targeted by hate crime in Edmonton
March 12, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister Public Safety (second from right), is shown with Constable Ken Smith, Edmonton Police Service, Organized Crime Branch (from left), Baljinder Singh Sandhu, Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha, and Aimee Symington, Beth Israel Synagogue of Edmonton, Friday, March 12, 2010, in Edmonton, where Minister Toews announced funding for security infrastructure enhancements for eight community organizations in the Edmonton region.
Harper Government Invests in Crime Prevention Projects
February 22, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (right), is shown with Margaret von Lau, Executive Director, Newcomers Education and Employment Development Services Inc., after announcing federal support of over $3 million for four projects aimed at preventing crime in Manitoba, Monday, February 22, 2010, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Ministers Toews and Baird focus on strengthening aviation security in meeting with U.S. Department of Homeland Security
January 28, 2010
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety (far right), and John Baird, Canada's Transport Minister (far left), met with Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (middle left) and Ambassador Jacobson (middle right), today to discuss strengthening aviation security.
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