Oakville – Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, released, on behalf of David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, an update on the progress made under the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft. Guided by the National Action Plan, cooperation between law enforcement agencies, other levels of government and industry to combat organized auto theft crime is stronger …
Ottawa – David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, met virtually with his federal, provincial, and territorial counterparts to discuss ongoing work to address border security. Minister McGuinty opened the session by thanking provinces and territories for coming together as Team Canada, working in collaboration to address fentanyl in our communities and further strengthen our border. The Ministers discussed the ongoing …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, met virtually with Sonsoles García, Ecuador’s Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries. As this was their first bilateral meeting, Minister Ng congratulated Minister García on her Cabinet appointment and expressed Canada’s commitment to expanding the rapidly growing trade relationship between Canada and Ecuador. Noting Ecuador’s …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Sudan. This measure is being taken in recognition of the increasing violence, armed conflict, civil unrest and the volatile security situation. The temporary halt, known as an Administrative Deferral of Removals (ADR), is imposed on countries that are considered unsafe due to conditions such …
Toronto – Human trafficking is a devastating crime that disproportionately affects women and girls. Traffickers exert control over victims in a range of ways to get them to do something that they are unwilling to do. It can involve physical, sexual or emotional violence, but it can also involve financial control and fraud. The Government of Canada is committed to …
