Dominic LeBlanc

Ottawa ‘committed’ to parole board changes after scathing report – National

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Ottawa ‘committed’ to parole board changes after scathing report – National

The federal government says it’s time for renewed leadership at the Parole Board of Canada following a sexual harassment investigation. Harriet Solloway, the public sector integrity commissioner, began investigating allegations of misconduct perpetrated by board member Michael Sanford in April 2022, in light of a whistleblower coming forward. The investigation found “irrefutable evidence” that Sanford, … Read more

Ottawa considers allowing banned guns to be mailed to disposal facilities – National

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Ottawa considers allowing banned guns to be mailed to disposal facilities – National

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc is putting new regulations before Parliament to allow professional couriers like Canada Post and private companies like FedEx and UPS to transport restricted firearms for disposal as part of the long-planned assault-style weapon buyback. “Once the program launches, these measures will provide businesses with additional options to participate in the … Read more

More foreign interference action coming after inquiry report, India arrests: LeBlanc – National

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More foreign interference action coming after inquiry report, India arrests: LeBlanc – National

Canada’s public safety minister says legislation will be introduced “very soon” that will strengthen measures used to combat foreign interference, but adds he’s confident in the safeguards already in place and the agencies overseeing them. Friday saw the issue of foreign interference revived into public view on multiple fronts. The commissioner overseeing an inquiry into … Read more

The West Block – Episode 22, Season 13 – National

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The West Block – Episode 22, Season 13 – National

THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 22, Season 13Sunday, February 11, 2024 Host: Eric Sorensen Guests:Dominic LeBlanc, Public Safety MinisterKirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States Location:Ottawa Studio Eric Sorensen: It’s a crime that costs Canadians every day: cars stolen from their driveways. Ottawa says it has a fix. I’m Eric Sorensen, sitting in for Mercedes Stephenson. … Read more

Dominic LeBlanc to appear at foreign interference inquiry – National

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Dominic LeBlanc to appear at foreign interference inquiry – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 2, 2024 7:42 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A commission of inquiry into foreign interference will hear from Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc Friday, as it looks for ways to make as much information public as possible. Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue and … Read more