News releases 2012

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• 24 December 2012 : Minister Toews statement on arrest from 'Wanted by the CBSA' list
• 20 December 2012 : The Minister of Public Safety announces changes to Criminal Code list of terrorist entities
• 18 December 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews announces appointments to the Parole Board of Canada
• 17 December 2012 : Ministers Toews and Nicholson statement on report of the British Columbia Missing Women Commission of Inquiry
• 15 December 2012 : Harper Government supports Nova Scotia communities in fight against crime
• 14 December 2012 : Minister Toews announces re-appointment of Ian McPhail as Interim Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP
• 14 December 2012 : Minister Toews comments on removal from "Wanted by the CBSA" list
• 11 December 2012 : Canada and Israel sign a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
• 11 December 2012 : The Harper Government introduces the Safer Witnesses Act
• 11 December 2012 : Statement from Minister Toews on New Requirement for Name Tags for CBSA Officers
• 07 December 2012 : Free and Secure Trade (FAST) pilot to improve service for trusted traders
• 06 December 2012 : Statement from Minister Toews on the Change of Command in RCMP "D" Division, Manitoba
• 05 December 2012 : Harper Government takes action against human smuggling
• 05 December 2012 : Minister of Public Safety makes first designation of irregular arrival under Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act
• 03 December 2012 : Training to combat human trafficking now more accessible
• 03 December 2012 : Cross-Cultural Roundtable on Security Discusses Migration
• 30 November 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews announces appointments to the Parole Board of Canada
• 29 November 2012 : Minister Toews statement on removals and arrest from 'Wanted by the CBSA' list
• 29 November 2012 : New National body to tackle Grow Ops and Clan Labs
• 27 November 2012 : Minister Toews and MP Ron Cannan commend RCMP on drug lab shutdown
• 23 November 2012 : Statement from Ministers Toews and O'Connor on the Change of Command in RCMP "A" Division, Ottawa
• 23 November 2012 : Parliamentary Secretary Bergen highlights Canada-U.S. cooperation for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives Preparedness
• 22 November 2012 : I’m Not For Sale: Minister Toews Launches RCMP Human Trafficking Youth Outreach Campaign
• 20 November 2012 : Minister Toews issues statement on a removal of 'Wanted by the CBSA' individual
• 19 November 2012 : Message from the Ministers of Justice, Health and Public Safety: National Addictions Awareness Week
• 18 November 2012 : Minister Toews highlights cyber security at 2012 Halifax International Security Forum
• 15 November 2012 : Kingsgate port of entry officially opens after $20 million upgrade
• 14 November 2012 : Government of Canada renews partnership with Habitat for Humanity Canada
• 13 November 2012 : Statement by Minister Toews on the death of Constable Adrian Oliver of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• 08 November 2012 : Two more NEXUS lanes for B.C. border crossings
• 08 November 2012 : Additional NEXUS lane opens at Blue Water Bridge
• 08 November 2012 : Minister of Public Safety kicks off Kanishka Project Opening Conference
• 06 November 2012 : Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers conclude productive Meeting on Justice and Public Safety
• 06 November 2012 : Minister Toews statement on two arrests from "Wanted by the CBSA" list
• 06 November 2012 : Statement by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews on National Senior Safety Week
• 05 November 2012 : Minister Toews commends CBSA on significant drug seizure
• 02 November 2012 : Minister Toews commends law enforcement on disruption of drug trafficking ring
• 30 October 2012 : Minister Toews reaffirms Harper Government’s commitment to perimeter and cyber security
• 29 October 2012 : Statement by Minister of Public Safety on Hurricane Sandy
• 26 October 2012 : Canada and the U.S. Announce Cybersecurity Action Plan
• 26 October 2012 : Minister Toews statement on a removal and an expanded 'Wanted by the CBSA' list
• 24 October 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews congratulates the Canada Border Services Agency on a significant seizure of precursor chemicals
• 24 October 2012 : Reducing the impact of disasters and promoting resilience
• 23 October 2012 : Public Safety Canada Response to Chapter 3 of the 2012 Fall Report of the Auditor General of Canada
• 22 October 2012 : Canada and the U.S. announce prosperity-enhancing Beyond the Border pilot project
• 19 October 2012 : Minister Toews' statement on 32nd arrest from "Wanted by the CBSA"
• 18 October 2012 : Minister Toews launches updated volunteer screening handbook
• 17 October 2012 : Governments welcome West Coast disaster drills
• 17 October 2012 : Harper Government Invests in Cyber Security
• 16 October 2012 : Minister of Public Safety Statement on the shooting of a CBSA officer at the Peace Arch border crossing
• 15 October 2012 : Canada Border Services Agency opens new state-of-the-art training facility in Rigaud
• 12 October 2012 : Harper Government moves ahead with commitment on integrated cross-border law enforcement
• 11 October 2012 : Harper Government supports Calgary in fight against gangs
• 10 October 2012 : Statement — Ministers Kenney and Toews Commend Law Enforcement for Convictions in Human Trafficking Case
• 03 October 2012 : Ministers Toews and Kenney commend Canada Border Services Agency on immigration fraud investigation
• 03 October 2012 : Minister Toews statement on 31st Wanted by the CBSA apprehension
• 02 October 2012 : Minister Toews commends partnership on protecting Canada’s critical infrastructure
• 02 October 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews Tables Repeal of the Gun Shows Regulations
• 30 September 2012 : Statement by Canada’s Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews, to honour fallen police and peace officers
• 29 September 2012 : Toews Statement
• 28 September 2012 : Canada and the United States announce Phase I pilot project to enhance border security at land ports of entry
• 28 September 2012 : Minister Toews statement on recent arrest and expansion of the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
• 27 September 2012 : Minister Toews commends law enforcement agencies for arrests in alleged cross border smuggling ring
• 27 September 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews Speaks at International Airport Investigators' Training Symposium
• 27 September 2012 : Government of Canada Launches Cyber Security Awareness Month with New Public Awareness Campaign Partnership
• 27 September 2012 : Harper Government supports Toronto in fight against gangs and violence
• 26 September 2012 : Get Prepared for Nature Unleashed
• 26 September 2012 : Canada’s Public Safety Minister concludes successful meetings with United Kingdom officials
• 26 September 2012 : Harper Government Ends Inmate Abuse of the Federal Corrections System
• 25 September 2012 : Minister Toews' statement on 29th arrest from "Wanted by the CBSA"
• 20 September 2012 : Statement by Canada’s Public Safety Minister and Regional Minister for Manitoba, Vic Toews, on the opening of the Moose Lake RCMP Detachment
• 20 September 2012 : National symposium explores policing in the North
• 13 September 2012 : Harper government helps keep our communities safe by tackling crime - Abbotsford
• 13 September 2012 : Harper government helps keep our communities safe by tackling crime - Winnipeg
• 13 September 2012 : Harper government helps keep our communities safe by tackling crime - Toronto
• 13 September 2012 : Harper government helps keep our communities safe by tackling crime - Montreal
• 12 September 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews and U.S. Secretary Napolitano discuss border security and cross-border trade
• 10 September 2012 : News Release — Canadian citizenship not for sale: Minister Kenney provides update on residence fraud investigations
• 10 September 2012 : Statement by Canada's Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews, on the opening of the 50th Annual IAWP Training Conference
• 10 September 2012 : Government of Canada and the Organization of American States (OAS) Cooperate on Cyber Security
• 09 September 2012 : Statement from Minister Vic Toews paying tribute to fallen RCMP members
• 09 September 2012 : Minister Toews acknowledges 2012 Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial
• 07 September 2012 : Statement from Ministers Toews and Kenney regarding new arrests in Hamilton human trafficking case
• 07 September 2012 : Statement on the removal of individual from "Wanted by the CBSA" list
• 07 September 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews To Propose Repeal of the Gun Shows Regulations
• 06 September 2012 : Ministers Toews and Kenney commend law enforcement for arrests in alleged human smuggling/trafficking ring
• 05 September 2012 : Ministers Toews and Kenney commend law enforcement for disrupting alleged organized crime ring
• 04 September 2012 : Statement from Minister Toews on "Wanted by the CBSA" arrest
• 29 August 2012 : Ministers Kenney and Toews issue statement on charges laid against marriage fraud ring participants
• 23 August 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews Visits Labrador RCMP Detachment, Meets with Firearms Stakeholders
• 23 August 2012 : Minister Toews’ statement on expanded “Wanted by the CBSA” list
• 22 August 2012 : Harper Government Working with Law Enforcement Officials to Keep Communities Safe
• 21 August 2012 : The Harper government is creating stronger and safer communities
• 20 August 2012 : The Harper Government supports communities in fight against crime
• 17 August 2012 : Statement from Minister Toews on "Wanted by the CBSA" arrest
• 14 August 2012 : Harper Government invests in flood mitigation measures
• 13 August 2012 : Member of Parliament Royal Galipeau Honours Canada's Peacekeeping Tradition
• 10 August 2012 : Harper government announces additional support for crime prevention in Alberta
• 10 August 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews Highlights Initiatives that will Benefit Public Safety in Canada’s North
• 07 August 2012 : Statement from Minister Toews on firearms sentences
• 26 July 2012 : Statement from Ministers Toews and Shea regarding the Change of Command in RCMP "L" Division, P.E.I.
• 25 July 2012 : New NEXUS lane now open at Abbotsford-Huntingdon border crossing
• 20 July 2012 : Statement by Minister Toews on the death of Constable Derek Pineo of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• 18 July 2012 : Minister Toews speaks to Chamber of Commerce on tackling gang and youth crime, and supporting victims
• 16 July 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews Gives Update on Border Action Plan at the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Summit
• 13 July 2012 : Statement from Minister Toews on terror charge
• 11 July 2012 : Statement from Ministers Toews and Kenney regarding arrests in Hamilton human trafficking case
• 11 July 2012 : Harper Government Measures Aim to End the Revolving Door of Justice
• 10 July 2012 : The Canada/U.S. NEXUS program amends three-year residency requirement
• 06 July 2012 : Ministers Toews and Kenney commend Canada Border Services for preventing human smuggling
• 06 July 2012 : Minister of Public Safety releases decision on LeBon case
• 04 July 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews announces appointments to the Parole Board of Canada
• 03 July 2012 : The Harper Government clarifies record keeping requirements for non-restricted firearms
• 03 July 2012 : Minister Toews commends arrest of 'Wanted by the CBSA' individual
• 03 July 2012 : Harper Government announces additional assistance to Manitoba for 2011 spring flooding
• 28 June 2012 : Beyond the Border Action Plan Joint Statement of Privacy Principles
• 28 June 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews Highlights Government’s Commitment to Enhancing RCMP Accountability
• 27 June 2012 : Government of Canada announces the consolidation of Addictions Research
• 27 June 2012 : The Harper Government announces DFAA payments for natural disasters in British Columbia
• 26 June 2012 : CBSA and the Airport of Montréal introduce automated border clearance process
• 25 June 2012 : Statement on new arrest in connection with the MV Sun Sea
• 23 June 2012 : Statements by Ministers Toews and Kenney on the anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182 and the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
• 21 June 2012 : Harper Government Introduces the Enhancing RCMP Accountability Act
• 20 June 2012 : Harper Government Introduces the Enhancing RCMP Accountability Act
• 19 June 2012 : Ministers Toews and Kenney comment on immigration fraud charges
• 18 June 2012 : Government Announces New Program to Enhance National Security
• 13 June 2012 : The Harper Government Tables Proposed Regulations Related to the Firearms Act
• 13 June 2012 : The Harper Government Announces Increased Support for Victims and Strengthened Offender Accountability
• 11 June 2012 : Harper Government Reaches Out to Canadian Communities
• 11 June 2012 : Governments of Canada and British Columbia Co-host Inaugural RCMP Contract Management Committee Meeting
• 11 June 2012 : Canada and the United States establish joint port operations committees at eight Canadian airports
• 08 June 2012 : The Harper Government Launches Canada’s National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
• 07 June 2012 : Minister Toews speaks to Economic Club of Canada on modernizing Canada’s correctional system
• 06 June 2012 : Creation of an RCMP-led INSET in Alberta
• 06 June 2012 : Statement on new arrest and charges in connection with the MV Sun Sea
• 06 June 2012 : The Harper Government Launches Canada’s National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
• 04 June 2012 : Minister Toews' statement on updates to the 'Wanted by the CBSA' list and a removal
• 01 June 2012 : The Harper Government Announced New Measures to Benefit Canadian Consumers
• 30 May 2012 : Harper Government announces projects funded for research into counter-terrorism
• 25 May 2012 : National Missing Children's Day – Help Us Bring Them Home
• 22 May 2012 : Minister Toews statement on the 18th removal from the 'Wanted by the CBSA' list
• 18 May 2012 : Government of Canada takes action toward effective gun control
• 16 May 2012 : Minister Toews supports expanded Wanted by the CBSA list
• 15 May 2012 : Government of Canada statement on arrests of alleged organizers of the MV Sun Sea
• 15 May 2012 : Minister Toews Returns from United Kingdom Public Safety Cooperation Discussions
• 14 May 2012 : Canada and U.S. to Consult on Facilitating Cross-Border Business
• 14 May 2012 : Canada and United States release joint plan for emergency border traffic management
• 13 May 2012 : Minister Toews offers thanks to law enforcement on the occasion of National Police Week
• 09 May 2012 : Minister Toews statement on the 17th removal from the 'Wanted by the CBSA' list
• 09 May 2012 : Harper Government Takes Further Actions to Restore Balance in the Criminal Justice System
• 08 May 2012 : Canada and the United States announce plans to increase NEXUS benefits
• 08 May 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews Speaks at the Canadian/American Border Trade Alliance Conference
• 07 May 2012 : Minister Toews issues statement on arrest from "Wanted by the CBSA" list
• 05 May 2012 : Minister of Public Safety Highlights Online Tools for Emergency Preparedness Week
• 04 May 2012 : Federal-Provincial-Territorial Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Emergency Management
• 03 May 2012 : Harper Government reinforces commitment to public safety (Vancouver)
• 03 May 2012 : Harper Government reinforces commitment to public safety (Gatineau)
• 25 April 2012 : Harper Government modernizing border facilities
• 23 April 2012 : Government of Canada Launches National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
• 20 April 2012 : First Manitoba Location for Cross-Border Security Partnership
• 20 April 2012 : CBSA announces the expansion of the Automated Border Clearance Program
• 20 April 2012 : Cheryl Gallant affirms the Harper Government’s commitment to the global fight against human trafficking
• 20 April 2012 : Minister Toews statement on apprehensions from the Wanted by the CBSA list
• 19 April 2012 : Harper Government Announces the Closure of Two Federal Prisons
• 18 April 2012 : Minister Toews commends law enforcement on significant drug seizure
• 13 April 2012 : Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia renew Nova Scotia’s RCMP Police Services Agreement
• 11 April 2012 : Government of Canada and Government of Nunavut announce Nunavut’s RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 05 April 2012 : Government of Canada statement on arrest in the MV Sun Sea case
• 05 April 2012 : Harper Government delivers on promise to abolish the long-gun registry
• 02 April 2012 : Government of Canada and Province of Prince Edward Island Announce PEI's RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 30 March 2012 : Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announce Northwest Territories' RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 30 March 2012 : Government of Canada and Government of Yukon announce Yukon’s RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 28 March 2012 : Government of Canada and Province of Manitoba announce Manitoba’s RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 27 March 2012 : Government of Canada and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador announce RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 27 March 2012 : Canadian Firearms Advisory Committee meets to discuss progress on repealing the long-gun registry
• 26 March 2012 : Minister Toews’ comments on removals from the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
• 21 March 2012 : Harper Government is taking action to help victims of crime
• 21 March 2012 : Government of Canada and Province of British Columbia announce British Columbia’s RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 16 March 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews commends BC RCMP on shut down of grow operations
• 16 March 2012 : Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick announce RCMP policing contracts to be renewed
• 15 March 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews comments on arrest and removal by the CBSA
• 14 March 2012 : Commissioner attends UN ceremony honouring Canadian police in Haiti
• 13 March 2012 : Statement by the Government of Canada on the Royal Assent of Bill C-10
• 09 March 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews and MP James Bezan comment on RCMP shut down of Manitoba grow operations
• 09 March 2012 : Minister of Public Safety releases decision on Goulet case
• 08 March 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews announces appointments to the Parole Board of Canada
• 07 March 2012 : Public Safety Minister Vic Toews and Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney make a statement on the laying of human smuggling charges
• 07 March 2012 : House of Commons to Take Final Vote on the Safe Streets and Communities Act (Bill C-10)
• 06 March 2012 : Government of Canada statement on arrest of 21st individual on CBSA Wanted list
• 02 March 2012 : Canada and the United States discuss border and law enforcement-related issues at the 12th Cross-Border Crime Forum in Ottawa
• 29 February 2012 : NEXUS lane officially opens at Queenston-Lewiston Bridge
• 29 February 2012 : Trusted Traveller kiosk makes travel from U.S. into Canada faster and easier
• 27 February 2012 : Statement by Public Safety Minister Toews on the meeting of the Cross-Cultural Roundtable on Security
• 26 February 2012 : Harper Government is making a difference for African Nova Scotian children and youth
• 24 February 2012 : Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia announce Nova Scotia’s RCMP policing contract to be renewed
• 22 February 2012 : Minister Toews' statement on weapons seizure
• 22 February 2012 : Harper Government launches next phase of Youth Gang Prevention Program
• 17 February 2012 : Minister Toews announces re-appointment of Howard Sapers as Correctional Investigator of Canada
• 15 February 2012 : Minister Toews highlights progress of Bill C-19
• 14 February 2012 : Minister Toews’ statement on removals from ‘Wanted by the CBSA’ list
• 14 February 2012 : Harper government introduces Protecting Children from Internet Predators Act
• 13 February 2012 : Minister Toews’ statement on Toronto drug seizures
• 13 February 2012 : Public-private partnership strengthens emergency management
• 09 February 2012 : Harper Government confronts terrorist threats through new strategy
• 08 February 2012 : Minister of Public Safety Delivers on Promise to Increase Pardon Fees
• 08 February 2012 : Statement by the Honorable Vic Toews, Canada’s Public Safety Minister, on the shooting of two Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers in Killam, AB
• 07 February 2012 : Statement by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews on Safer Internet Day
• 06 February 2012 : Minister Toews statement on a removal from Wanted by the CBSA list
• 02 February 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews and Justice Minister Nicholson provide statement on child pornography arrests
• 02 February 2012 : Public Safety Minister Toews announces appointments to the Parole Board of Canada
• 01 February 2012 : Minister Toews statement on a removal and arrest from "Most Wanted list"
• 28 January 2012 : Statement by Public Safety Minister Vic Toews on Data Privacy Day
• 26 January 2012 : Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Discuss Key Justice and Public Safety Issues Facing Canadians
• 25 January 2012 : Minister of Public Safety announces first call for proposals for the Kanishka Project
• 24 January 2012 : Statement by Ministers Toews and Kenney on removal of Léon Mugesera
• 21 January 2012 : Statement by Public Safety Minister on apprehension and removal of individuals from 'Wanted by the CBSA' list
• 20 January 2012 : Statement by Public Safety Minister on apprehension and removal of individuals from “Wanted by the CBSA” list
• 18 January 2012 : Minister Toews announces re-appointment of Ian McPhail as Interim Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP
• 17 January 2012 : Statement by the Honorable Vic Toews, Canada’s Public Safety Minister, on the death of Dave Brolin of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• 11 January 2012 : Government of Canada enlists help of Canadians to enforce Canada's immigration laws
• 09 January 2012 : CBSA posts communiqué to IT suppliers on Border Action Plan