The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today in recognition of Canadian Armed Forces Day: “Today, we honour the brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces and thank them for their unwavering dedication to our country. Whether serving at home or abroad, they uphold peace, freedom, and democracy with […]
May 13, 2025 Ottawa, Ontario Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the members of Canada’s new Ministry. Canadians elected this new government with a strong mandate to define a new economic and security relationship with the United States, to build a stronger economy, to reduce the cost of living, and to keep our communities […]
Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced $39.7 million in federal funding to protect children and youth from online sexual exploitation. Local Internet Child Exploitation Units in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick are now receiving up to $21.5 million through to 2027 […]
Cabinet committees carry out most of the day-to-day work of the Cabinet. Committees have their own members and areas of responsibility, which are set by the Prime Minister. The Treasury Board is the exception, as its mandate and membership are established in law. The current Cabinet committees are: Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations and National Security […]
The federal government has announced a $50-million, five-year funding agreement with the Ottawa Police Service to improve policing around Parliament Hill. McGuinty said Friday that elected officials, particularly women, are dealing with increased threats. “We see it every day, whether it be online or on our way to work in the morning,” he said. “Especially, […]
March 7, 2025 – Ottawa, Canada The Government of Canada is committed to keeping our nation’s Parliamentary Precinct and nearby premises safe, secure, open and accessible for those who work, live in and visit the area. Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, alongside Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa and Chief Eric Stubbs, […]
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty reports on productive meetings wth U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and border czar Tom Homan. You can watch the full video here.
As Canadian officials convene in Washington, D.C., to prove progress is being made at the border ahead of next week’s tariff deadline, U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to impose sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4, claiming “drugs are still pouring into our country.” You can read the […]
Public Safety Minister David McGuinty speaks with reporters in Washington, D.C., where he is meeting with American elected officials and agency representatives to discuss Canada’s efforts to strengthen the Canada–U.S. border. He is accompanied by Mike Duheme, the commissioner of the RCMP, Erin O’Gorman, the president of the Canada Border Services Agency, and Kevin Brosseau, […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous narcotics off our streets. Today, the CBSA shared details about additional actions being taken to stop fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics from reaching communities across the country and abroad. As part of Canada’s Border Plan, the CBSA […]
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