What we do

Our mandate is to keep Canadians safe from a range of risks such as natural disasters, crime and terrorism.

To do this, Public Safety Canada coordinates and supports the efforts of federal organizations ensuring national security and the safety of Canadians. We also work with other levels of government, first responders, community groups, the private sector and other nations.

"There is no more fundamental role for government than the protection of its citizens."

We deliver programs and develop policy as well. For example:

Emergency management

• Public Safety Canada works with other levels of government and operators of critical infrastructure (such as utility companies) to help ensure essential services will be available to Canadians during an emergency.
• We provide information to help Canadians prepare for emergencies, including guides, websites and public awareness activities such as Emergency Preparedness Week, held annually in cooperation with the provinces and territories.
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National security

• Public Safety Canada runs the Government Operations Centre, which monitors potential threats to the national interest around-the-clock. The Centre can also provide coordination and support in the event of a national emergency.
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Law enforcement

• We help law enforcement agencies put in place the necessary policies and technology for better data and intelligence sharing.
• Public Safety Canada contributes funds for policing services in over 300 First Nations and Inuit communities in partnership with provincial and territorial governments.
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Corrections

• Public Safety Canada leads the development of federal policy and legislation for Canada's correctional system in order to safely reintegrate offenders into the community.
• We work with the Correctional Service of Canada and the National Parole Board to make the federal correctional system more effective, efficient and accountable.
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Crime prevention

• We work with volunteer groups, governments and businesses to support local solutions to crime and victimization, such as a project that reduced youth charges for violent offences by over 60 percent in one community.
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