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6 provinces and territories exploring adoption of new CO detector rules, Sask. minister says
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-29 22:04:08.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, National, Public Safety, Housing, Governance]Effective November 1, 2026, Saskatchewan is enacting regulatory updates known as Henry's Law, which requires carbon monoxide alarms in all residential suites across multi-unit buildings, regardless of their location within the structure. Named in memory of 11-year-old Henry Losco, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning following a boiler leak in a Regina apartment building in December 2025, the legislation applies to both existing and new residential buildings. Saskatchewan's Minister of Government Relations Eric Schmalz announced that six other provincial and territorial jurisdictions—Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories—are actively exploring the adoption of similar carbon monoxide safety rules.
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Ottawa's sluggish bureaucracy leaves critical gaps in Canadian military ammo supply: AG
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-29 21:57:13.0
Tags: [National, Defence, Public Safety, Governance, Industry]A federal audit by Auditor General Karen Hogan revealed that Canada's strategic military ammunition stockpile has critical gaps and fails to support war readiness or NATO commitments, citing sluggish restocking by Public Services and Procurement Canada and poor inventory management by the Department of National Defence. Despite a previously announced $9.2-billion federal funding pledge over 13 years and a March $1.4-billion framework scaling up domestic production—including $305 million to IMT Precision in Ingersoll, Ontario, and nearly $1 billion to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Quebec—resolving the shortfalls will take several years. The audit noted that regular-use ammunition contracts took an average of nearly 19 months from signature to final delivery, while equipment unreliability and limited training further reduced operational utilization.
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Canada's new national security strategy will shield economy, modernize military
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-29 15:59:34.0
Tags: [National, Defence, Economy, Trade, Public Safety, Governance]The federal government released a sweeping national security strategy committing over $163 billion toward military expansion and defence industrial base rebuilding through the middle of the next decade. The framework emphasizes protecting economic sovereignty across sectors such as critical minerals, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence, while managing a clear-eyed relationship with the United States and deferring immediate decisions on establishing a standalone foreign intelligence agency. The strategy also includes plans to review existing national security legislation within a year to modernize intelligence capabilities against emerging geopolitical threats.
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Canada's new national security strategy will shield economy, modernize military
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-29 15:59:34.0
Tags: [National, Defence, Economy, Trade, Public Safety, Governance]The federal government, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, has released a new national security strategy designed to protect the Canadian economy and modernize military capabilities amid global instability. The framework outlines a multibillion-dollar expansion plan that allocates more than $163 billion toward the military by the mid-2030s, alongside pending legislation to create a dedicated Crown corporation for defence procurement. While the strategy emphasizes trade diversification and a clear-eyed approach to relations with the United States, a final decision regarding the establishment of a separate foreign intelligence agency akin to the U.S. CIA or Britain's MI6 is currently being deferred by senior officials. Completely redrawn defence and foreign policies are scheduled to be released in the coming months, accompanied by a comprehensive review of national security legislation within a year.
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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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Yukon minister directing ‘crackdown’ of tents outside Whitehorse shelter, but won’t say how
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-27 15:44:59.0
Tags: [National, Housing, Social Services, Public Safety, Governance]Yukon Health and Social Services Minister Brad Cathers stated in the Yukon Legislative Assembly that he has directed his department to crack down on tents outside the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter at 405 Alexander St. The minister stated he instructed his department to collaborate with the Department of Justice, the Department of Highways and Public Works, the RCMP, and the City of Whitehorse bylaw services to remove the encampments. Liberal Party Leader and Vuntut Gwitchin MLA Debra-Leigh Reti criticized the lack of operational clarity regarding the plan and called for a dedicated task force to assess the needs of individuals outside the shelter. The announcement coincides with ongoing legislative debate surrounding proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act and the elimination of rent control in the Yukon.
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First Nations leaders voice priorities ahead of historic meeting in Ottawa
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-24 14:06:34.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Governance, Economy, Public Safety]First Nations leaders are preparing for a historic meeting in Ottawa with Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial premiers, marking the first gathering of its kind in over two decades. Tensions have risen over recent federal legislation aimed at streamlining major project developments without adequate Indigenous consultation, which critics argue threatens reconciliation. Ahead of the talks, the Assembly of First Nations released position papers focusing on economic development, policing, public safety, employment, and health, with specific proposals including a First Nations sovereign wealth fund.
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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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National security strategy to address array of threats coming soon: Carney adviser
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-23 17:14:26.0
Tags: [National, Public Safety, Defence, Governance, Economy]David Morrison, senior diplomatic and international affairs adviser to Prime Minister Mark Carney, announced to the House of Commons public safety and national security committee that Canada is poised to release its first comprehensive national security strategy in over two decades. The upcoming strategy, last updated in 2004 under Prime Minister Paul Martin as Securing an Open Society, aims to address a wide array of modern threats with an increased focus on economic security. According to Privy Council Office spokesperson Mélany Gauvin, the policy document is expected to be made public within a few weeks, following directives initially issued by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to deliver a renewed strategy.
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Claims that Canada is interfering in U.S. midterms have 'no merit,' Carney says
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-23 14:03:20.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Governance, Public Safety]Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed allegations of Canadian interference in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections made by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra and trade adviser Peter Navarro as having "no merit." The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa released a fact sheet outlining concerns regarding potential interference, pointing to routine meetings between Canadian government officials and Democratic representatives. In response, Global Affairs Canada advised embassy and consulate staff to avoid appearing with U.S. midterm candidates to prevent the appearance of meddling.
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U.S. claims of Canadian political interference have ‘no merit,’ Carney says
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-23 13:24:53.0
Tags: [National, Governance, Trade, Public Safety]Prime Minister Mark Carney stated there is no merit to claims by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra regarding potential Canadian political interference in the November U.S. midterm elections. Amid heightened diplomatic sensitivity and warnings from U.S. officials for Canadian politicians to stay out of American politics, Canadian diplomats have been instructed not to meet with or attend events featuring U.S. midterm candidates. Prime Minister Carney expressed disappointment over the envoy's accusations while emphasizing Canada's commitment to avoiding even the perception of electoral interference.
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Miller says government moving quickly but no timeline for new digital regulator
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-22 21:58:39.0
Tags: [National, Technology, Public Safety, Governance]Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller announced that the federal government is moving as quickly as possible on digital safety bill C-34, which proposes a social media ban for minors and the creation of the Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission of Canada. The proposed legislation would establish a five-member regulator appointed by the cabinet, equipped with the authority to issue binding orders, levy fines, and oversee age-verification compliance. Although government officials initially estimated an 18-month timeline to operationalize the regulator following the bill's introduction in June, Minister Miller was unable to provide a specific implementation date. The legislation is currently up for second reading in the House of Commons, facing calls from stakeholders such as Canadian Medical Association head Alex Munter for accelerated action against platform algorithms and malicious compliance.
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Ottawa tells its diplomats not to meet with U.S. midterm candidates
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-22 21:18:34.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Governance, Public Safety]Global Affairs Canada issued a directive via Assistant Deputy Minister Glen Linder prohibiting Canadian diplomats in the United States from meeting with or attending events featuring candidates running in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. The memo mandates that diplomats avoid public communications materials, photography, or shared physical spaces with candidates to preserve strict non-partisanship. This policy follows accusations from the U.S. embassy and Ambassador Pete Hoekstra alleging that Canadian politicians, including Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, attempted to influence American politics through retaliatory tariff strategies. Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial officials defended their economic measures, announcing a $9 billion aid package in response to U.S.-imposed tariffs while denying any intent of foreign electoral interference.
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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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MPs moving to restrict gambling ads in Canada amid mounting harms
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-22 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Alberta, Public Safety, Governance, Social Services]Federal MPs and Senators are advancing Bill S-211, a national legislative framework sponsored by MP Bardish Chagger and Senator Marty Deacon to restrict widespread sports betting advertisements and gambling promotions across Canada. The legislation follows findings from an analysis conducted by the University of Bristol during the 2026 NHL playoffs that revealed up to three gambling messages per minute on televised broadcasts featuring Canadian teams. The push to curb online gambling marketing comes amid rising rates of gambling addiction and a tripling of gambling-related suicides in Ontario following the province's 2022 expansion of private online casinos and sports betting. The provinces of Ontario and Alberta, along with the Canadian Gaming Association representing 80 industry operators, have opposed the federal bill, arguing it infringes on provincial regulatory authority over gaming frameworks.
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N.W.T. gov't websites taken offline as a precaution due to global security concern
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-21 21:47:25.0
Tags: [National, Technology, Public Safety, Governance]Following guidance from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security under Federal Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon, the Government of Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and the Government of Nunavut temporarily took select websites and online services offline or deployed patches. The widespread disruptions were initiated as a precautionary measure to address a newly disclosed global cybersecurity vulnerability identified in PHP, an open-source programming language utilized by websites worldwide. Affected jurisdictions are assessing systems individually and applying security updates to protect government networks and citizens' information before restoring services.
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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-34 (45-1) - Safe Social Media Act
Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-21 12:39:49.0
Tags: [National, Technology, Public Safety, Governance]Bill C-34, titled the Safe Social Media Act, was introduced in the House of Commons by the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages on June 10, 2026. The legislation seeks to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act to establish federal regulatory frameworks making social media services and artificial intelligence chatbots safer for children and addressing online harms. The bill progressed to second reading debate in the House of Commons on October 21, 2026.
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CRA awards $12M contract to subsidiary of U.S. company over non-profit Commissionaires
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-20 21:21:30.0
Tags: [National, Public Safety, Labour, Governance]The Canada Revenue Agency awarded a $12 million security contract to Universal Protection Service of Canada Corporation—a subsidiary of Allied Universal Security Services—over the non-profit organization Commissionaires, following a competitive bidding process where the price difference was less than one per cent or $80,000. The decision drew criticism from opposition MPs including Conservative Michael Barrett and NDP Gord Johns regarding the bypassing of the veteran-employing Commissionaires in favor of a foreign-owned corporation with ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency Wayne Long defended the independent procurement process, stating it resulted in a qualified Canadian supplier without political interference.
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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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