4 h. ago The many deceptions of the Liberals’ gun ‘buyback’: Full Comment podcast

The public safety minister admitted his government’s sweeping plan to confiscate thousands of previously legal gun models with a “buyback” is badly flawed. But as Ian Runkle, a lawyer specializing in firearms law, tells Brian Lilley, it’s far more troubling than that. Ottawa plans to recreate a form of the hated gun registry that it […]

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3 d. ago National Police Federation Calls on Political Parties to Commit to Equitable Funding for RCMP in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial election campaign gets underway, the National Police Federation (NPF) is encouraged to see public safety play a prominent role in early commitments from political parties, particularly around police resourcing. These are welcome first steps, but the NPF stresses the […]

Politics

3 d. ago Opinion: Cuts have left Edmonton's homeless with nowhere to go

In debates and at the doors, public safety and homelessness seem to be top of mind for Edmonton residents and municipal candidates alike. While this dialogue is welcome, it leaves out the people most impacted — the nearly 5,000 people in Edmonton who are living unhoused. As a result, many fail to recognize the simple […]

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4 d. ago City of Kelowna pushes for action on crime, public safety, seeks more Crown prosecutors

The city has sent off a 14-page letter to both levels of government called, 'Chronic Offenders-Closing the Revolving Door'.

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7 d. ago BUTLER: Ford’s speed camera ban puts building before blaming

The premier's infrastructure-first approach could vindicate progressive theories about road safety

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7 d. ago Bishnoi Gang, an Indian criminal organization, listed as terrorist entity in Canada

'Violence, terror, and the intimidation of communities will never be tolerated in Canada,' says Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree

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9 d. ago RCMP needs resources to fight foreign interference, Mounties tell Carney government

OTTAWA — The RCMP has warned the federal public safety minister it faces “resourcing challenges” when it comes to tackling the threat of foreign interference. The message comes as the Mounties and other federal security agencies face pressure from diaspora communities to do more to counter meddling and transnational repression by such countries as China, […]

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9 d. ago NP View: Finally, a Liberal tells the truth about gun confiscations

The public safety minister admits it's impossible to enforce. It also punishes hunters and sport shooters

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9 d. ago Liberals reintroduce military justice reforms for sexual offence cases

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has re-introduced legislation to reform the military justice system that died in the last Parliament. The legislation would remove the military’s ability to investigate and prosecute sexual offences under the Criminal Code and turn it over to civilian authorities. Defence Minister David McGuinty says the introduction of Bill C-11 is […]

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1 week ago TSSA Reports Fewer Permanent Injuries and Stable Incident Rates in 2025

Toronto, ON, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has released its 2025 Public Safety Report, highlighting decreased permanent injuries and stable incident rates across TSSA-regulated sectors. These results reflect the ongoing improvements in industry compliance and safety management practices. Released alongside TSSA’s 2025 Annual Report at TSSA’s Annual […]

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1 week ago Opinion: Put affordable housing top of the municipal election platform

Calgary’s next mayor and council face a formidable and urgent challenge — helping more than 84,000 Calgarians find an affordable home. That’s the current number of Calgary households in housing need. By 2026, that number will grow to 100,000. These are community members who are recovering from addiction and homelessness, neighbours who can’t afford their […]

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1 week ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Do you have confidence in Canada’s Minister of Public Safety?

WATCH: Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree and a hot mic about the gun buyback program. Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnists Lorrie Goldstein and Brian Lilley about it. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible […]

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1 week ago Infrastructure, public safety key topics as six of nine mayoral candidates face off in Wednesday debate

A relatively amicable debate touched on hot-button issues such as public safety and keeping up with the city's rapid growth and aging infrastructure

Economics

1 week ago Smith tells ministers to ‘relentlessly defend’ gun owners, right to self

Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said a full rollout of the gun buy-back program will come later this fall

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1 week ago Carney stands by Liberal gun ban, embattled public safety minister

Opposition Conservatives have called for Carney to fire the public safety minister over leaked comments about the Liberals’ gun buyback program.

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1 week ago Autonomous trucking startup Gatik to deploy 50 rigs in Canada

(Bloomberg) — Autonomous trucking startup Gatik AI Inc. plans to operate 50 self-driving freight trucks in Canada by the end of next year, pushing toward driverless shipping with plans to remove the safety driver within months of deployment on public roads. Privately-held Gatik plans to start with 20 trucks on the road by the end […]

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1 week ago Chris Selley: Carney missed a golden opportunity to ditch the Liberals’ gun buyback

The public safety minister thinks it's a mess. For once, at least, he's right

Economics

1 week ago Chris Selley: Carney missed a golden opportunity to ditch the Liberals’ gun buy

The public safety minister thinks it's a mess. For once, at least, he's right

Economics

1 week ago Opinion: Banning public drug use is bold, courageous and obvious

Last week in Calgary, Mayor Jyoti Gondek and councillors announced that if re-elected, the administration will enact a zero-tolerance policy for open-air drug use. They voted for a pilot project that could give peace officers and transit police expanded powers to enforce public safety, and also to redirect offenders to a court diversion program with […]

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1 week ago Kidde and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council Unite to Donate Smoke Alarms and Spark Critical Fire Safety Conversations

This Test Your Smoke Alarm Day, Kidde and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council are partnering to donate Kidde smoke alarms to Ontario communities and fire departments, helping to address critical home fire safety gaps across the province. The following joint news release has been issued on behalf of Kidde and the Ontario […]

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