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Minister Macdonald welcomes federal measures to strengthen public safety, emphasizes northern realities and partnership
October 17, 2025 Jay Macdonald, Minister of Justice, issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement on building safer communities. “The Government of the Northwest Territories welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that the federal government will table amendments to the Criminal Code next week to strengthen bail and sentencing […]
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Animal rescue group improves safety on James Smith Cree Nation – CBC
Oct 16, 2025 Northern Pup Project encourages responsible ownership of dogs Adoption efforts by a non-profit dog rescue group are making it safer to walk, ride bikes and play outside on James Smith Cree Nation. “It feels safer than last year because we always used to carry around a stick, or catch rides,” said James […]
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Community Emergency Update: Update to Iroquois Lodge Residents
Community Emergency Update: Update to Iroquois Lodge Residents For Immediate Release: October 15th, 2025 OHSWEKEN, ON – The Emergency Control Group (ECG) is aware of a recent article published in the media regarding the state of the emergency and long-term planning for Iroquois Lodge. On June 18, 2025, Iroquois Lodge was affected by serious flooding caused by […]
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Update: Suspect Sought following Brunswick House First Nation Shooting Incident
(Brunswick House, ON) – Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that occurred in Brunswick House First Nation in the afternoon hours of Sunday, Oct. 12. Police responded to a disturbance call from a residential address in that community. An injured male was […]
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New spaces created to train more police officers, enhancing public safety
NEW WESTMINSTER – More police officers will be trained at the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s (JIBC) police academy with a 50% expansion of seats, supporting local police recruitment and building safe communities. “By expanding the police academy to 96 seats per class, we are ensuring more police recruits are well trained and prepared to […]
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National Chief Speaks to Critical Police Reforms at Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety
(October 10, 2025 – Treaty 7 Territory, Kananaskis, Alberta) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will provide opening remarks at the meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety and National Indigenous Leaders (IFPT). National Chief will speak to the overrepresentation of First Nations people across the justice system, as […]
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Shelter-in-place advisory in Ginoogaming First Nation into 2nd day amid search for armed suspects – CBC
October 9, 2025 Police urging people in the First Nation in northwestern Ontario to remain vigilant People in Ginoogaming First Nation in northwestern Ontario continue to shelter in place as a search for two armed individuals has surpassed 24 hours. Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to remain vigilant. The first police alert about […]
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Search for armed suspects prompts shelter-in-place order in northern Ont. First Nation – CTV News
October 08, 2025 Residents of Ginoogaming First Nation, located on Highway 11 between Geraldton and Hearst, are under a shelter-in-place order Wednesday morning. Anishinabek Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police are searching for two suspects described as armed and dangerous. “They are described as Black males, with one taller than the other,” police said in […]
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Vandalism, fires at MLAs’ offices may have ‘chilling effect’ on Indigenous women in politics: Brandon U prof – CBC
Oct 03, 2025 Alleged crimes are ‘attacks on representation itself’: Canada research chair As Winnipeg police continue to investigate fires and acts of vandalism at the constituency offices of two MLAs in recent weeks, some political science experts worry the incidents will deter Indigenous women from seeking public office over safety concerns. On Tuesday — […]
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Smile, you are on camera: enhancing public trust
Oct 02, 2025 Albertans can now expect to see sheriffs equipped with body-worn cameras as part of a provincewide mandate to enhance public safety and accountability. To enhance transparency and accountability, more than 30 officers from Sheriff Highway Patrol, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services and Court and Security Services in central Alberta are now field-testing […]
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