Protecting communities from drought and floods
Press Release Aug 06, 2024 Drought and floods can damage homes and businesses, disrupt critical infrastructure and, in extreme scenarios, pose a serious threat to public safety. In recent years,…
Statement from Minister Sajjan and Minister Guilbeault to support those affected by Jasper wildfires
Press Release From: Public Safety Canada August 1, 2024 Ottawa (Ontario) Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness…
Millions invested in improving safety in Mi’gmaq communities
Press Release July 30, 2024 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The government is investing $3.6 million over three years to improve community safety in eight Mi’gmaq communities. The Mi’gmaq Peacekeeping Initiative trains…
Expanding Safe Spaces in our Communities and Neighbourhoods
Expanding Safe Spaces in our Communities and Neighbourhoods Thunder Bay, ON – On Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, the United Nations commemorates the 10th World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with the theme…
Statement – Ontario Marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Press Release July 30, 2024 TORONTO — Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General, released the following statement: “Today is World Day Against…
Statement from the Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Press Release From: Public Safety Canada Ottawa, ON – July 30, 2024 – Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following…
Yukon firefighters and aircraft supporting Alberta and British Columbia wildfire response
Press Release July 29, 2024 The Government of Yukon has dispatched wildland fire personnel to support Alberta and British Columbia wildfire response operations. Current wildfire activity and hazard levels in…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group to discuss the wildfire situation in Jasper, Alberta
Press Release July 25, 2024 Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the wildfire situation in Jasper, Alberta. The group…
New funding provided for local emergency operations centres
Press Release July 17, 2024 VICTORIA – Residents of nearly 30 communities will be safer during emergencies with provincial funding for emergency operations centres that will enhance local governments’ and…
Nine Yukon community projects funded by the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust through spring 2024 intake
Press Release Through the Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust, nine community-led projects received $407,974 during the spring 2024 funding intake. This funding helps Yukon organizations achieve their goals and…
