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Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Cision Canada
2025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award presented to Longueuil Police Service Français
OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Police officers make significant contributions to keep our communities safe, including innovative work to support and empower young people who come in contact with the criminal justice system. The Department of Justice is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and Canadian Police Association to announce the 2025 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award. Yesterday at the CACP annual summit, on behalf of Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime) presented the Longueuil Police Service in Quebec with the award for their outstanding work on the Groupe Contact project. The award recognizes police-led projects that look beyond the formal court system and exemplify the spirit of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The Groupe Contact project is a community-based, trauma-informed youth intervention program that supports youth between the ages of 12 and 17, who have come in contact or are at risk of coming in contact with the criminal justice system. The project promotes positive development rather than harmful behaviour with personalized intervention support plans for each young person. The project hosts school workshops, outreach programs, summer camps and sport activities to encourage youth to reach their potential. Groupe Contact is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of police officers, criminal analysts, and youth counsellors, who work with various community partners to ensure young people in Longueuil are supported and equipped with resources for success. As this year's winner, the Longueuil Police Service will receive $10,000 from the Youth Justice Fund to support its work with Groupe Contact. The Department of Justice is proud to celebrate the innovative work being done by its partners and congratulates this year's winner. Quotes "Congratulations to the Longueuil Police Service for their outstanding work on the Groupe Contact project. Across the country, government officials, police officers, lawyers, judges and community groups work in partnership to prevent youth from coming in contact with the law while ensuring a fair and effective youth criminal justice system. The Groupe Contact project is a shining example of this collaboration, and the innovative work needed for young people to succeed in our communities." The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency "I want to congratulate the Longueuil Police Service for their innovative work to support and empower young people, The Groupe Contact project looks beyond the formal court system and helps keep our communities safe by offering personalized interventions for youth that are grounded in compassion and cultural diversity." The Honourable Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North — Caledon Secretary of State (Combatting Crime) "As police leaders, we must champion solutions that look at potential and the necessary supports for youth. Alternatives to the formal court system aren't soft on crime — they're smart justice. This year, the CACP is proud to join the Department of Justice in honouring the Longueuil Police Service for its Groupe Contact program — a powerful initiative focused on prevention and meaningful engagement. By building trust, offering early, personalized intervention, and surrounding youth with the right partners, this program is helping shift trajectories away from the justice system and toward long-term community connection." Commissioner Thomas Carrique President of Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police "Across the country, front-line police personnel are developing innovative and community-driven approaches to better support at-risk youth. The Groupe Contact program is a powerful example of this leadership in action, bringing together sworn officers, civilian professionals, and community partners to meet young people where they are, with compassion and cultural awareness. The Canadian Police Association is proud to represent the dedicated members of the Longueuil Police Service, and to help recognize the important work they are doing through this year's National Youth Justice Policing Award." Quick Facts The Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award recognizes police officers and others involved in police-led initiatives who, individually or as a team, develop innovative approaches or promising practices that go beyond the formal court system when dealing with youth in conflict with the law. The award is presented in collaboration with Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the Canadian Police Association. National Youth Justice Policing Award – 2025 Winner Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award Associated Links Canadian Police Association Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Longueuil Police Service (French only) Groupe Contact (French only) Stay Connected SOURCE Department of Justice Canada
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
New faces in Carney's cabinet raise hopes of reset in India-Canada ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 's appointment of four Indian-origin politicians to key roles in his new government – including Anita Anand as foreign minister – has raised hopes of a reset in strained diplomatic and trade relations with India. Maninder Sidhu was named minister for international trade, while Ruby Sahota and Randeep Sarai were given roles as secretaries of state for crime prevention and international development, respectively. The high-profile appointments come as expectations grow that Carney – who previously led the central banks of Canada and the United Kingdom – could bring a more pragmatic approach to foreign policy. His campaign promise to push back against US President Donald Trump 's economic pressure while restoring Canada's global credibility struck a chord with voters weary of diplomatic upheaval. 'I think Carney's decision must be viewed rather positively. Carney has signalled even during his election campaign that he plans to relook at relations with India,' Vivek Mishra, deputy director of strategic studies programme at the Observer Research Foundation, said on Friday. 'My sense is that his government will take that forward.'
National Post
14-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Carney's cabinet has more MPs from Brampton than Alberta and Saskatchewan combined
The newly appointed cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Carney contains 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state. Three of those 38 hail from ridings in Brampton. As Conservative writer and political campaigner Stephen Taylor has pointed out, that's more than the numbers from Saskatchewan and Alberta combined. Here's what to know about them. Article content — Stephen Taylor (@stephen_taylor) May 13, 2025 Article content Article content Who are the three Brampton appointees? Article content Article content Shafqat Ali has been named President of the Treasury Board, his first cabinet post since being elected in Brampton Centre (now Brampton-Chinguacousy Park) in 2021. His website describes him as 'a successful immigrant entrepreneur.' Article content Maninder Sidhu, the newly appointed Minister of International Trade, has held the riding of Brampton East since 2019. He has held parliamentary secretary positions for the ministers of foreign affairs, international development and international trade and economic development. He has lived in Brampton since he was a child. Article content Ruby Sahota, Secretary of State (Combatting Crime), is the Brampton North–Caledon (formerly Brampton North) representative, having first been elected in 2015. She served as the Chief Government Whip from January to December of 2024, and was briefly Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Article content Congratulations to 3 newly appointed members of cabinet from Brampton! On behalf of the Brampton Board of Trade, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Shafqat Ali, Maninder Sidhu, and Ruby Sahota on their appointments to Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. — BramptonBOT (@BramptonBOT) May 13, 2025 Article content Article content How did the Liberals fare in Brampton? Article content Article content Brampton's six ridings were mostly Liberal strongholds. In addition to the three appointees, the new government also contains Liberal MPs from Brampton South (Sonia Sidhu) and Brampton Centre (Amandeep Sodhi). Only Brampton West chose another party's candidate, with Conservative nominee Amarjeet Gill unseating Liberal incumbent Kamal Khera by just under a thousand votes. Article content How meaningful is it to have three appointees from Brampton? Article content Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus in the department of political science at the University of Toronto, cautioned against reading too much into these appointments and of looking at the results 'with a microscope,' as he put it. Article content 'I don't think it's terribly significant,' he told National Post. 'You have to get a certain number of people from the GTA, and Brampton is part of that. It's not as if you had all of a sudden seven cabinet ministers from Nova Scotia.'
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Canada Election 2025: 22 Punjab-Origin Candidates Elected As Canadian MPs
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. The 2025 Canadian federal elections saw a record 22 Punjabi-origin candidates elected to the House of Commons, comprising over 6% of Parliament. Notable wins included Ruby Sahota and Anita Anand, while NDP leader Jagmeet Singh lost his seat. The 2025 Canadian federal elections have marked a historic milestone for the Punjabi community, with a record 22 candidates of Punjabi origin securing seats in the House of Commons. This impressive representation accounts for over 6% of Canada's parliament, showcasing the growing influence of the Punjabi diaspora in the country's politics. In Brampton, a city known for its strong Punjabi presence, the election results were particularly noteworthy. Five constituencies in Brampton featured candidates with Punjabi names, with both the Liberal and Conservative parties claiming wins. Ruby Sahota, a Liberal, defeated Amandeep Judge, a Conservative, in Brampton North, while Maninder Siddhu, a Liberal, beat Bob Dosanjh, a Conservative, in Brampton East. However, not all Liberal candidates emerged victorious, as Sukhdeep Kang, a Conservative, flipped Brampton South by defeating Sonia Siddhu, a Liberal. Beyond Brampton, other Punjabi Canadian politicians made significant wins. Anita Anand, a former innovation minister, retained her seat in Oakville East, while Bardish Chagger, a veteran politician known for her work on diversity and inclusion, secured a win in Waterloo. Other Liberal winners included Anju Dhillon, Sukh Dhaliwal, Randeep Sarai, and Param Bains. The Conservative Party also saw success with candidates of Punjabi origin, including Jasraj Hallan, Dalwinder Gill, Amanpreet Gill, Arpan Khanna, Tim Uppal, Parm Gill, Sukhman Gill, Jagsharan Singh Mahal and Harb Gill. However, not all prominent Punjabi politicians fared well. Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), lost his seat in Burnaby Central, finishing third and subsequently resigning as NDP president. This unexpected outcome has sent shockwaves through Canada's political landscape. The success of Punjabi Canadians in the 2025 elections reflects the growing clout of the Indian diaspora, particularly the Punjabi Sikh community, in shaping policies in one of the world's most progressive democracies.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: Brampton North—Caledon
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Brampton North—Caledon is a federal riding located in Ontario. This is a newly created federal riding. Voters will decide who will represent Brampton North—Caledon in Ontario during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Liberal: Ruby Sahota (Incumbent) Conservative: Amandeep Judge NDP: Ruby Zaman People's Party: Sat Anand
