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Provincial Government Taking Action to Address Gender-Based Violence
January 23, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for the Office of Women and Gender Equality, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced several new actions to address gender-based violence in the province. Ministers Parsons and Davis were joined by Kevin O’Shea, representing the Journey Project, and Mary […]
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Read MoreMajor milestone reached in Correctional Service of Canada’s Health Centre of Excellence
From: Correctional Service Canada December 19, 2024 – Dorchester, New Brunswick Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the results of the Request for Qualifications stage of the Health Centre of Excellence facility in Dorchester, New Brunswick. The proposed new and secure facility will help the Correctional Service of Canada […]
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Read MoreProvince invests in emergency response projects for rural communities
A provincial government investment of more than $3.3 million is helping 35 rural community organizations strengthen emergency response to keep residents safer. The Rural Growth Initiative provides community organizations with the opportunity to fund initiatives that strengthen rural community life in PEI, such as building renovations, emergency services, community infrastructure improvements and energy efficiency updates. […]
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Read MoreThe Government of Canada invests in support and services for at-risk Indigenous youth in Paqtnkek First Nation, Nova Scotia
From: Public Safety Canada December 10, 2024 Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced an investment of $4.15 million to support at-risk […]
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Read MoreProgress Monitoring Committee Releases First Annual Report
November 29, 2024 The committee monitoring implementation of the final report recommendations of the Mass Casualty Commission released its first annual progress report today, November 29. The Progress Monitoring Committee’s first annual report rates progress made over the past year in three areas: gender-based and intimate partner violence; access to firearms; and the province’s independent […]
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Read MoreThe Government of Canada invests in crime prevention in Elsipogtog First Nation
From: Public Safety Canada November 27, 2024 Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Elsipogtog First Nation. This investment will help address the root causes of crime by supporting community-led projects […]
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Read MoreProvincial Government Reaffirms Commitment to Public Safety in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
October 25, 2024 Today, the Provincial Government is releasing the public safety review for Happy Valley-Goose Bay developed by the Policing Transformation Working Group and providing an update on measures to support public safety and address challenges with mental health, addictions and homelessness in the community. The Policing Transformation Working Group submitted its report to […]
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Read MoreNew Building Safer Communities Strategy Released
Today (October 8, 2024), Council approved the Building Safer Communities Strategy at the Committee of the Whole Meeting, which supports crime prevention activities throughout the City. The strategy is a comprehensive plan aimed at addressing the root causes of violence and crime while promoting a safe, connected and healthy community for all residents. The strategy […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada invests to strengthen public safety and support youth in Kent County, N.B.
From: Public Safety Canada September 20, 2024 Grand-Bouctouche, New Brunswick Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs announced more than $3.5 million in federal funding to reduce incidents of bullying, violence and victimization among Indigenous and 2SLGBTQI+ youth in Kent County, New Brunswick. The Solidarity and Friendly Engagement […]
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Read More47-year-old man arrested following Alert Ready message
Update: On September 7, 2024, 47-year-old Keith Martin from Maine, U.S.A., appeared in Miramichi Provincial Court and was charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of 48-year-old Mark Mitchell of Esgenoopetitj First Nation. Keith Martin was remanded into custody, and is scheduled to return to court September 11, 2024 at 09:30 a.m. ***** A 47-year-old man from Maine, U.S.A, has been arrested […]
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