Homeland Security

All the latest news regarding Homeland Security and related matters, including information about security alerts, special security measures, terrorism risks, law enforcement, surveillance, defense manufacturing, the biometrics industry, and opinions on ethical considerations and political response. Also included are releases on new security partnerships as well as financial and corporate reporting from related industry bodies.

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Apr 03, 2025, 10:00 ET Cuban National arrested for attempting to enter Canada between the ports

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON, April 3, 2025 /CNW/ - In mid-March, 2025, a Cuban National attempted to enter Canada from the US by running across the Fort...

Apr 02, 2025, 09:00 ET Quantinuum's 'Quantum Origin' Becomes First Software Quantum Random Number Generator to Achieve NIST Validation

Quantinuum, the industry leader in quantum computing with the world's highest performing quantum computer, today announced that Quantum Origin, the...

Apr 01, 2025, 11:09 ET French Language Services Commissioner to investigate in-person service delivery at ServiceOntario

TORONTO, April 1, 2025 /CNW/ - French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard today announced that he is launching an investigation into service ...

Mar 31, 2025, 13:00 ET CBSA officers at Vancouver International Airport seize 148 kg of methamphetamine hidden in suitcases

VANCOUVER, BC, March 31, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the CBSA announced the interception and seizure of a combined 148.8 kilograms of methamphetamine,...

Mar 28, 2025, 14:48 ET RCMP celebrates graduates of the Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program

REGINA, SK, March 28, 2025 /CNW/ - This week, at the RCMP Academy, the Indigenous Pre-Cadet Training Program (IPTP) troop celebrated the completion...

Mar 27, 2025, 10:00 ET RCMP dismantles Cannabis network that had approximately 17,000 illegal plants

MILTON, ON, March 27, 2025 /CNW/ - Ontario RCMP have seized and destroyed cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites. The RCMP's Greater...

Mar 20, 2025, 15:12 ET CBSA stops the smuggling of $4.6M worth of Ketamine into Canada leading to criminal charges by the RCMP

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ - The RCMP and the CBSA announced today that four arrests have been made in Mississauga, Ontario, after foiling ...

Mar 20, 2025, 13:00 ET CBSA firearms investigation in Lumby, B.C. leads to two-years of house arrest

VANCOUVER, BC, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited firearms...

Mar 20, 2025, 11:45 ET Calgary resident arrested with 108 kg of cocaine at Coutts port of entry

CALGARY, AB, March 20, 2025 /CNW/ - On March 8, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered and seized approximately 108 kg of...

Mar 19, 2025, 10:00 ET CBSA prevents over $11 million worth of cocaine from entering Canada leading to criminal charges by the RCMP

POINT EDWARD, ON, March 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to...

Mar 13, 2025, 09:56 ET Public Sector Unions Deeply Concerned about Proposed Changes to RCMP's Mandate and Mission

OTTAWA, ON, March 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Two federal public service unions who represent RCMP employees, including the Union of Safety and Justice...

Mar 12, 2025, 10:06 ET CBSA and RCMP seize over 100K in counterfeit Canadian currency

GLACE BAY, NS, March 12, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Atlantic Region and the Nova Scotia RCMP's Commercial Crime Section...

Mar 07, 2025, 09:00 ET Statement - Minister Champagne approved pilot project for use of frequency jammers at select correctional facilities

Jammer technology will provide additional layer of security in penitentiaries and correctional facilities OTTAWA, ON, March 7, 2025 /CNW/ - The...

Mar 06, 2025, 14:37 ET RCMP working with FBI for the capture of Ryan Wedding

OTTAWA, ON , March 6, 2025 /CNW/ - The FBI announced today an increase in the maximum reward for the capture of Ryan James Wedding, the alleged...

Mar 05, 2025, 11:20 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - REMINDER: RCMP National Child Exploitation Crime Centre, Sûreté du Québec, Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police, and Durham Regional Police to provide update on national operation

OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to a press conference where the RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre,...

Mar 04, 2025, 13:00 ET Court fines fishing charter company and guides for harvesting threatened rockfish species

SECHELT, BC, March 4, 2025 /CNW/ - Canada's marine species are a precious resource and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)'s mandate is to help sustain ...

Mar 03, 2025, 12:11 ET MEDIA ADVISORY - RCMP National Child Exploitation Crime Centre, Sûreté du Québec, Ontario Provincial Police, Peel Regional Police, and Durham Regional Police to provide update on national operation

OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2025 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to a press conference where the RCMP's National Child Exploitation Crime Centre,...

Feb 28, 2025, 12:10 ET CBSA and RCMP joint investigation leads to criminal charges and the seizure of synthetic opioids more potent than fentanyl

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to...

Feb 27, 2025, 09:32 ET CBSA launches Operation Blizzard to target fentanyl and other synthetic narcotics

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 27, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other...

Feb 26, 2025, 13:07 ET Significant items seized in national operation targeting fentanyl

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 26, 2025 /CNW/ - From December 9, 2024 to January 18, 2025, the Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime (CIROC) Committee...

Feb 25, 2025, 11:00 ET CBSA officers seize combined 228 kg of illegal narcotics at Coutts port of entry in two separate incidents

CALGARY, AB, Feb. 25, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping harmful drugs from entering our communities and...

Feb 20, 2025, 10:00 ET Ontario RCMP shuts down prolific Cyber-fraudsters

MILTON, ON, Feb. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Two Toronto residents are facing criminal charges after allegedly defrauding hundreds of Canadian victims out of...

Feb 19, 2025, 14:43 ET Media Advisory - RCMP to hold a press conference following arrests linked to a complex and international cybercrime investigation

MILTON, ON, Feb. 19, 2025 /CNW/ - The Officer in Charge of the Integrated Cybercrime Investigations Unit of the Central Region RCMP, Inspector Lina...

Feb 13, 2025, 18:13 ET Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers meet to discuss border security, fentanyl, and organized crime

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, met virtually with his federal, provincial, and...

Feb 11, 2025, 10:00 ET Toys for the North 2024 brings joy to thousands of children in remote communities

LONDON, ON, Feb. 11, 2025 /CNW/ - The holiday spirit was in full swing this season as the 14th annual Toys for the North campaign delivered over...

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