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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