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Financial intelligence agency slow to provide police with info to curb money laundering: AG
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-29 14:19:17.0
Tags: [National, Finance, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]A federal auditor general report tabled in the House of Commons reveals that the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) takes an average of about four months to provide financial intelligence to law enforcement agencies. Half of the surveyed police and law enforcement respondents reported receiving FINTRAC intelligence too late to be useful for freezing assets, intercepting transactions, or apprehending suspects. The auditor general concluded that inadequate tools and processing delays hinder FINTRAC from effectively carrying out its mandate to detect and deter money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Alberta ethics commissioner suspends investigation into MLAs accepting hockey tickets
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-28 22:03:17.0
Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Public Safety, Justice]Alberta Ethics Commissioner Shawn McLeod suspended his investigation into MLAs accepting hockey tickets under Section 25(6) of the Conflict of Interest Act due to an active law enforcement probe. The suspension follows inquiries by Alberta Legislative Assembly Speaker Ric McIver regarding the status of the ethics probe. Concurrently, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is investigating allegations of corruption, fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering in Alberta health care procurement practices, which surfaced in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos. Media reports previously indicated that MHCare Medical CEO Sam Mraiche provided NHL playoff box seats to cabinet ministers and government staff.
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Fraud, breach of trust and money laundering subject of RCMP Alberta health care procurement probe: court filing
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-28 17:11:45.0
Tags: [Alberta, Healthcare, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]An Ontario Crown prosecutor's letter filed in Athana Mentzelopoulos's $1.7-million wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Alberta government revealed that the RCMP are investigating Alberta Health Services procurement practices for potential fraud, breach of trust, and money laundering. Mentzelopoulos, the former CEO of Alberta Health Services, claims she was fired after investigating inflated contracts for private clinic surgeries and conflicts of interest involving Sam Mraiche's medical supply company, MHCare. While opposition NDP leader Naheed Nenshi renewed calls for a public inquiry, Premier Danielle Smith rejected the demand, citing an earlier report by retired judge Raymond Wyant.
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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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Alberta to remove DEI hiring practices, strengthens protections against deepfake distribution
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-27 21:06:05.0
Tags: [Alberta, Justice, Public Safety, Education, Governance]Justice Minister Mickey Amery tabled Bill 33, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2026, which prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices and mandatory training across provincial bodies including public agencies, Crown-controlled organizations, public post-secondary institutions, school boards, and municipalities under Section 10.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act. Additionally, the legislation amends the 2017 Protecting Victims of Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Act—renamed the Intimate Content Protection Act—to penalize the distribution of artificially generated or modified non-consensual deepfake images with fines up to $10,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both. The bill also reverses provisions from former Bill 14 regarding the Legal Profession Act by altering governance and appeal processes concerning the Law Society of Alberta.
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Reminder: Firearms Amnesty Extended Beyond October 30 Expiry Date
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-23 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]The Government of Canada has extended its federal firearms amnesty period beyond the previously scheduled expiry date of October 30, 2026, tying the new deadline to 90 days after the Supreme Court of Canada renders its decision on appeals challenging the May 2020 firearms prohibitions. The amendment covers amnesty orders associated with federal bans implemented in May 2020, December 2024, and March 2025, protecting affected individuals and businesses from criminal liability while maintaining compliance. In response, the Saskatchewan Firearms Office continues to provide provincial support through its Firearms Verification and Appraisal Service, offering firearm verification, certificates of exemption, and appraisals for affected owners and businesses navigating the federal regulations.
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Top court will hear appeal on ruling that found feds violated Charter during convoy protest
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-22 16:08:52.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Public Safety, Emergency, Governance]The Supreme Court of Canada agreed to hear an appeal regarding a 2024 Federal Court ruling—later upheld by the Federal Court of Appeal in January 2026—which found that the federal government of former prime minister Justin Trudeau infringed the Charter rights of Freedom Convoy participants when it invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022. The lower courts ruled that the Liberal cabinet lacked reasonable grounds and a legal basis to believe the protests posed a national security threat. This legal challenge contrasts with the findings of the 2023 Public Order Emergency Commission led by Commissioner Paul Rouleau, which concluded that the government had met the high legal threshold required to invoke the act.
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S-242 (45-1) - Georgina’s Law
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-21 17:30:09.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]Bill S-242, titled Georgina’s Law and sponsored by Senator Fabian Manning, is a Senate Public Bill proposing an Act respecting national action for the prevention of intimate partner violence. The bill completed third reading in the Senate on February 24, 2026, and subsequently reached the House of Commons for first reading on May 27, 2026. It is currently undergoing debate at second reading in the House of Commons as of October 21, 2026. This legislation builds on similar efforts from the previous parliamentary session, notably Bill S-249 from the 44th Parliament.
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C-293 (45-1) - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (violent home invasion)
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-20 10:02:00.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]Private Member's Bill C-293, titled An Act to amend the Criminal Code (violent home invasion), was introduced and read for the first time in the House of Commons by Member of Parliament Michael Guglielmin for Vaughan—Woodbridge. The legislative initiative aims to amend the Criminal Code of Canada specifically regarding the offense of violent home invasions. As of its introduction on October 20, 2026, the bill is currently outside the Order of Precedence and awaits second reading in the House of Commons.
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S-252 (45-1) - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consent to pornographic material)
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-20 00:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]Senator Yonah Martin introduced Senate Public Bill S-252, entitled An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consent to pornographic material), during the 45th Parliament, 1st session. The bill received its first reading in the Senate on October 20, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Criminal Code of Canada regarding provisions surrounding consent to pornographic material. The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Senate.
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Ontario Strengthening Enforcement Against Illegal Cannabis Retail Operations
Source: Ontario - Ministry of the Attorney General
Date: 2026-10-19 16:13:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Justice, Public Safety, Economy, Governance]The Ontario government announced proposed legislative changes to grant the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) expanded enforcement authorities against illegal cannabis storefronts and online operations, including the power to conduct inspections, seize illegal products and equipment, and issue administrative monetary penalties. The measures aim to address illegal retailers, who currently account for approximately 30 per cent of cannabis sales in the province, while protecting consumers and supporting the roughly 1,800 authorized cannabis retailers operating legally across Ontario.
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Loss in voters list case puts Alberta NDP on back foot ahead of separatism vote: political scientist
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-09 19:49:54.0
Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Justice, Public Safety]The Court of King’s Bench Justice John Gill dismissed an application by the Alberta New Democratic Party challenging cabinet regulations that locked down detailed voter lists following a major data breach tied to the separatist Centurion Project and Take Back Alberta founder David Parker. The restrictions, enacted under the Election Act following an incident where Elections Alberta data was improperly published, remove personal and contact information from voter lists provided to registered political parties until the legislature passes new overhaul rules in the upcoming fall session. Justice Minister Mickey Amery stated the regulations were necessary to protect Albertans' privacy and prevent unauthorized disclosure, while Alberta NDP executive director Heth Wilson argued the rules disproportionately hinder pro-federalist get-out-the-vote and scrutiny efforts ahead of the October 19 referendum.
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Loss in voters list case puts Alberta NDP on back foot ahead of separatism vote: political scientist
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-09 19:49:54.0
Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Justice, Public Safety]The Court of King's Bench Justice John Gill dismissed an application by the Alberta New Democratic Party challenging emergency regulations implemented by the United Conservative Party cabinet to lock down detailed voter lists following a major data breach by the separatist Centurion Project. The breach involved Elections Alberta releasing voter data to the registered political party Republican Party of Alberta, which was subsequently published online, prompting ongoing investigations by the RCMP, Elections Alberta, and the provincial privacy commissioner. Justice Minister Mickey Amery stated the regulations—under which unauthorized use of lists carries fines up to $100,000 or a one-year jail term—were enacted pursuant to the Election Act to protect elector privacy pending new legislation.
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Conservative MP says foreign influence registry 'in shambles,' calls for minister to appear before committee
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-09 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Alberta, Public Safety, Governance, Justice]Conservative MP Michael Cooper is demanding that Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree appear before a parliamentary committee following revelations that Canada's newly established Office of the Foreign Influence Commissioner of Canada, led by Commissioner Anton Boegman, has achieved a compliance rate of only two entries and 30 late submissions against an initial Public Safety Department estimate of 2,422 expected registrants. The registry, mandated by federal legislation adopted in 2024 and taking effect on August 4, 2026, has also experienced technical outages due to its implementation as a minimum viable product and two privacy breaches. Furthermore, watchdog oversight gaps have emerged concerning prior cross-border meetings involving Alberta sovereignty campaigners and U.S. entities, which Commissioner Boegman stated do not fall under his mandate because they predated the registry's enactment, drawing sharp criticism from former NDP MP Charlie Angus.
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Yukon gun enthusiasts like the idea of an official Yukon firearms advocate
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-08 23:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]Yukon Justice Minister Laura Lang tabled the proposed Yukon Firearms Act in the Yukon Legislative Assembly to establish an independent firearms advocate to promote gun ownership and safety in response to federal firearms legislation and buyback programs. The legislation aims to provide an independent voice for Yukon gun owners, advise the territorial government on federal policy impacts, and promote public safety. As of June, 135 firearms had been declared in the Yukon under the voluntary federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. Opposition NDP MLA Carmen Gustafson criticized the legislation and government priorities, questioning the independence of the position and arguing that government resources should instead target ongoing local crises like the substance use emergency.
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C-22 (45-1) - Lawful Access Act, 2026
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-08 10:40:00.0
Tags: [National, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]Bill C-22, titled the Lawful Access Act, 2026, was introduced in the House of Commons by the Minister of Public Safety and advanced to second reading in the Senate on October 8, 2026. The legislation aims to provide law enforcement agencies with new tools to investigate threats and access information under the Criminal Code. Following first reading on March 12, 2026, and committee review by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security (SECU), the bill passed third reading in the House of Commons on June 18, 2026, before moving to the Senate.
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C-292 (45-1) - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim protection)
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-08 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]Member of Parliament Anna Roberts (King—Vaughan) introduced Private Member's Bill C-292, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (victim protection), during the 45th Parliament, 1st session. The bill received its first reading in the House of Commons on October 8, 2026. The legislative text is currently outside the Order of Precedence and the full bill text has not yet been published.
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Yukon to appoint firearms advocate so gun owners can 'continue to be heard'
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-08 00:37:21.0
Tags: [National, Justice, Public Safety, Governance]Yukon Justice Minister Laura Lang tabled the proposed Yukon Firearms Act in the Legislative Assembly, establishing an independent firearms advocate to represent gun owners and advise the territorial government on federal legislation. The initiative responds to the federal Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program, under which 135 firearms have been declared in the territory as of June. The appointed advocate will serve a term of up to two years, submit annual reports, and act as a direct contact for firearms owners, businesses, and organizations. Public consultation on the framework showed 53.7 percent support among 226 online survey respondents, alongside 28.4 percent strong opposition regarding public expenditure.
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Premier Smith brushes off NDP’s Alberta voter list court battle, says legislation coming
Source: Alberta - Provincial Politics
Date: 2026-10-07 23:12:58.0
Tags: [Alberta, Governance, Justice, Public Safety]Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is facing a legal challenge from the Opposition NDP over temporary regulations restricting Elections Alberta from providing political parties with detailed voter lists containing full names, addresses, phone numbers, and unique identification numbers. The emergency restrictions were enacted following a major data breach involving a separatist group and the Republican Party of Alberta. The temporary regulation limits political parties to receiving only the number of voters in each voting area and municipality ahead of the upcoming October 19 referendum on Alberta's place in Canada. Premier Smith stated that the government intends to introduce permanent legislation this fall to establish formal guardrails and safeguards around voter information access for all political entities.
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Grande Prairie Police Service to replace RCMP as Alberta’s first new municipal force in 70 years
Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-07 19:48:03.0
Tags: [Alberta, Municipal, Public Safety, Justice, Governance]The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) is set to formally replace the RCMP as the police of jurisdiction for the City of Grande Prairie on October 21 at 6 a.m., marking the first new municipal police service created in Alberta in 70 years. Led by Chief of Police Dwayne Lakusta, the GPPS will operate with 80 sworn members following an 8-1 city council vote on March 6, 2023, which was informed by internal reviews and a consulting study by MNP. The transition integrates existing community services like Grande Prairie Enforcement Services and the Mobile Outreach Program and introduces new operational tools, including a biometric detainee monitoring system and a drone program.
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