The Government of Canada has many other initiatives to help improve the
quality of life of all Canadians.
Safer Communities
July 5, 2001 - Additional Fundings for Safer Communities - The Government of Canada will invest a further $145 million in the
National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention. Launched in 1998, Phase II of the National Strategy is a fundamental component of the Government's commitment to reduce crime and continue building a nation of safer homes and streets.
April 5, 2001 - New
Measures Against Organized Crime - The proposed legislation will improve
anti-gang legislation enacted in 1997, and an additional $200 million over the
next five years will support the implementation of legislation and related prosecution and
law enforcement strategies to fight organized crime.
February 2001 - The
New Youth Criminal Justice Act - A pillar in our Youth Justice Renewal
Strategy, which seeks to address the public’s need for a system that
promotes accountability, responsibility, rehabilitation, respect and fairness.
The Act has built-in flexibility sought by the provinces to accommodate their
unique needs and differences in approach as they work to achieve the
objectives of the Youth Justice Strategy.
Natural Resources
April 2, 2001 - The
Government’s Efforts Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease - The Canadian Food
Inspection Agency (CFIA), in cooperation with Canadian livestock and food
industry partners, has put in place a series of measures designed to
significantly reduce the chances of FMD spreading to Canada.
March 2, 2001 - $500
Million Additional Aid to Farmers - With the provinces contributing their
traditional 40 per-cent share, this new investment amounts to an additional
$830 million for Canadian farmers.
Youth
February 2001 - The Youth
Employment Strategy (YES) - The YES site contains information about jobs
and employment for youth, such as finding out about careers, about abilities
and interests, education and training, job opportunities, and much more.