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New Brunswick introduces legislation to crack down on copper wire theft
Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-28 15:32:10.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Public Safety, Justice, Infrastructure, Governance]Premier Susan Holt’s Liberal government in New Brunswick has introduced legislation to amend the Salvage Dealers Licensing Act aimed at cracking down on copper wire theft. The proposed changes restrict the sale of copper wire exclusively to licensed salvage dealers and individuals lawfully entitled to possess and dispose of it. Sellers are now required to provide photo identification, and a mandatory 48-hour buffer on payments has been established. The provincial government acted in response to rising incidents reported by telecommunications and electricity companies regarding infrastructure thefts causing service outages.
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2026 Speech From the Throne will Keep Saskatchewan Strong and Steady
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-28 02:09:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Economy, Healthcare, Justice, Infrastructure, Governance]The Government of Saskatchewan delivered its 2026 Speech from the Throne, outlining a legislative agenda centered on maintaining economic stability amid global market uncertainties and highlighting over $100 billion in major projects currently underway. Premier Scott Moe's administration announced plans to introduce several new pieces of legislation, including the Safer Homes for Seniors Act, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Additional Safeguards Act prohibiting MAID for minors and sole mental illness conditions, and the Protection of Economic Infrastructure Act to prevent disruptions to critical supply chains. Additional proposed laws include the Opioids Damages Act to recover health care costs from manufacturers, the Prevention of Deceptive AI Act, and amendments to The Traffic Safety Act and The Enforcement of Maintenance Orders Act. Furthermore, the government committed to raising the provincial income tax-free threshold for a family of four above the current $65,000 level in the upcoming spring budget.
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Province gives Grande Prairie's 911 service $2 million to support policing, fire response
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-27 16:03:53.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Public Safety, Infrastructure, Justice]The Government of Alberta announced a $2 million provincial grant for the City of Grande Prairie's 911 service and Public Safety Communication Centre (PSCC), bringing the province's total contribution to public safety and policing projects to $19 million against a total project cost of $23 million. Distributed by Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis on October 21, the funding supports the establishment of a local dispatch center capable of covering a large regional landmass and servicing 47 per cent of the province. The announcement coincided with the official ceremonial handover of local policing responsibilities from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to the newly created municipal Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS), led by Police Chief Dwayne Lakusta.
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Edmonton, Fort McMurray amongst those to receive courthouse security upgrades in $6 million province-wide initiative
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-26 18:13:10.0
Tags: [Alberta, Infrastructure, Justice, Public Safety]The Government of Alberta announced a $6-million province-wide initiative to upgrade security across 10 courthouses located in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Lethbridge, Drumheller, Fort McMurray, St. Paul, Pincher Creek, Alexis, Canmore, and Cochrane. The refurbishments follow a 2023 planning study that identified security, health, and safety risks, and will include improvements to building access, emergency systems, security technology, and prisoner movement areas. Construction is slated to begin within the current fiscal year and reach completion in 2027 under the direction of Alberta Infrastructure and Minister Martin Long.
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Province Strengthening Courthouse Security in Northern Ontario
Source: Ontario - Ministry of the Attorney General
Date: 2026-10-23 18:33:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Infrastructure, Justice, Public Safety]The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General has completed a $5.3 million security upgrade at the North Bay courthouse, featuring a single point of entry, a public screening area, baggage scanner, magnetometer, and optical portal as part of a broader $250 million provincial courthouse security initiative launched in 2018. Additional northern Ontario facility upgrades include a $1 million police monitoring and duress system project at the Gore Bay courthouse, a $19.7 million video surveillance and single-entry expansion at the Sudbury courthouse, and an ongoing $4.3 million security enhancement project at the Sault Ste. Marie courthouse scheduled for completion in spring 2027. Under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, court facility security remains the operational responsibility of local police services or the Ontario Provincial Police.
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Immigration, high-speed rail and Bill 21: Where new PQ government could test Ottawa
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-07 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Quebec, Immigration, Infrastructure, Transportation, Justice, Finance, Governance]Following the Parti Québécois' provincial election victory, Premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon faces key policy friction points with Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal government. The PQ intends to seek full provincial control over immigration to reduce permanent immigrants to 35,000 and halve temporary immigration quotas, oppose the federal high-speed rail project connecting Toronto to Quebec City via Montreal, and seek $4.4 billion in additional federal transfers. Additionally, the new government plans to challenge federal authority by taking steps to abolish the monarchy in Quebec and cut funding to the lieutenant-governor's office, while awaiting a crucial Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Bill 21.
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'It was human error': Public safety minister outraged over Chinatown inmate drop-offs
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-09-25 21:34:54.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Public Safety, Justice, Infrastructure, Transportation]Alberta Public Safety and Emergency Services Minister Mike Ellis addressed recent incidents where former inmates were dropped off in Edmonton's Chinatown by provincial corrections officers, attributing the releases to human error. Deputy Minister Justin Krilker reviewed executive operations and implemented corrective measures to ensure future releases prioritize coordinated reintegration and support services. Additionally, the provincial government announced a $38.5 million investment to build roads, utilities, and municipal servicing for Beaumont's Innovation Park, which will house a safety campus and training hub constructed by the Alberta Motor Transportation Association.
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Upgrading B.C.’s intersection cameras to help prevent crashes, keep people safe
Source: British Columbia - Government News
Date: 2026-09-10 18:30:00.0
Tags: [British Columbia, Infrastructure, Transportation, Public Safety, Justice]The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is replacing all 140 intersection safety cameras across the province with modern technology under a $67 million contract awarded to Jenoptik Canada. The multi-year replacement project, running in phases until spring 2027, involves minor road and sidewalk work at approximately 90 locations to update high-risk intersections in regions such as Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, and Prince George. The upgrade is supported by updates to regulations under the Motor Vehicle Act to maintain enforcement against red-light running and speeding infractions. Net ticket revenue from the camera program continues to be returned to B.C. municipalities to support policing and public-safety initiatives.
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