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May 13, 2013 – Ontario Updates Regulation for Violent Crime Investigation System

May 9, 2013Protecting Seniors and Vulnerable Ontarians - Government Mandating Sprinklers in Care Homes for Seniors, People with Disabilities

May 3, 2013Encouraging Ontario Seniors to be Prepared - Ontario Marks 18th Annual Emergency Preparedness Week

April 23, 2013Helping Flood-Hit Communities In Need - Ministers touring flooded areas to survey damage, offering assistance to municipalities

April 21, 2013 – Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, released the following statement on the flooding situation in central Ontario

April 9, 2013Ontario Introduces New Act to Protect Critical Facilities – New Ontario Government Modernizing Security Law

March 20, 2013Helping Protect Ontario’s Most Vulnerable Seniors – New Ontario Government Supports Launch of New Wandering Prevention Program

Jan. 15, 2013 - Interim Chief Coroner for Ontario Selected - McGuinty Government Welcomes Dr. Dan Cass in New Role

Jan. 14, 2013 - Increasing Fire Protection in Retirement Homes and Care Facilities - McGuinty Government Seeking Input on Fire Safety Changes

Dec. 7, 2012 - Making Fire Safety a Part of Your Holiday Tradition - McGuinty Government Promotes Tips for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season

Nov. 27, 2012 - Update on Office of the Chief Coroner’s ORNGE Review - Expert Panel Continues to Review Air Ambulance Files

Nov. 22, 2012 - Honouring Firefighters and Police Officers - Lieutenant Governor Presents Medals For Bravery

Nov. 7, 2012 - Support for Communities to Prevent Crime - McGuinty Government Building Stronger Neighbourhoods through Youth Action Plan

Nov. 2, 2012 - Statement On Wawa Disaster Relief Funding From Madeleine Meilleur, Ontario Minister Of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Oct. 29, 2012 - Preparing for the Impact of Hurricane Sandy - McGuinty Government Encouraging Ontarians to Be Prepared

Oct. 28, 2012 - Statement from Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services on Wawa Flood Emergency

Oct. 16, 2012 - Ontario Tests Emergency Response System - McGuinty Government Leads Emergency Exercise in Southwestern Ontario

Oct. 12, 2012 - Helping Communities Tackle Crime and Gang Violence - McGuinty Government Building Stronger Neighbourhoods through Youth Action Plan

Oct. 10, 2012 - Ontario Strengthening Protections for Animals - McGuinty Government Proposing Legislative Amendments to OSPCA Act

Fire Prevention Week 2012

Oct. 5, 2012 - A Fire Escape Plan Saves Lives - McGuinty Government Stresses Importance of Fire Escape Planning and Practice

Pedestrian Death Review

Sept. 19, 2012 - Chief Coroner Releases Pedestrian Death Review - Recommendations Aim to Prevent Pedestrian Deaths in Ontario

Sept. 12, 2012 - Statement from Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services on Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre Resolution

Sept. 10, 2012 - 2012 Paediatric Death Review Committee and Deaths Under Five Committee Annual Report Released - Includes Public Safety Recommendations for Parents and Caregivers

Sept. 7, 2012 - Statement from Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services on Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre

Aug. 15, 2012 - Office of the Chief Coroner establishes an Expert Panel to review deaths involving air ambulance transport by ORNGE

Aug. 9, 2012 - Statement By Minister Meilleur - National Peacekeepers' Day, August 9, 2012

July 25, 2012 - Keeping Ontario's Seniors Safe - McGuinty Government Promotes Fire Safety In Facilities Housing Seniors and Vulnerable Ontarians.

July 16, 2012 - Chief Coroner Urging Families To Be Safe Around Water - Recent Deaths Prompt Reminder That Drowning Is Preventable

July 12, 2012 - Ontario's Police College Turns 50 - Ontario's police college in Aylmer is celebrating 50 years of training police officers to keep our communities safe.

June 29 - Office of the Chief Coroner continues its investigation into the Algo Centre Mall Collapse

June 26, 2012 - Rescue Efforts Resume in Elliot Lake - McGuinty Government Co-ordinating Specialized Resources to Support Rescue Efforts in Mall Collapse

June 21, 2012 - Statement by Minister Meilleur on Appointment of New President of Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police

June 18, 2012 - Ontario's Chief Coroner Releases Cycling Death Review

June 13, 2012 - Statement By Minister Meilleur On Organ Retention

June 13, 2012 - Ontario Inviting Families To Inquire About Organ Retention

June 1, 2012 - Statement by Dr. Andrew McCallum, Chief Coroner, Province of Ontario

May 31, 2012 - Chief Coroner Calls Joint Inquest into the Deaths of Seven Aboriginal Youth in Thunder Bay

May 18 2012 - Chief Coroner for Ontario Announces New Appointment

OPP Bridge Dedications image

April 26, 2012 – Minden Area Bridges Dedicated to Police Officers – Ontario Government Pays Tribute to Three OPP Constables

Improving Fire Safety for Vulnerable Ontarians

April 12, 2012 - Improving Fire Safety for Vulnerable Ontarians - McGuinty Government Takes Next Step In Fire Safety Consultation

Cornwall Officer Recognized For Excellence in Policing

Feb. 24, 2012 - Cornwall Officer Recognized For Excellence in Policing - McGuinty Government Thanks Constable For Leading And Inspiring Local Youth

Feb. 22, 2012 - Ontario Introduces New Act To Protect Critical Facilities - McGuinty Government Modernizing Security Law

Jan. 23, 2012 - Federal Crime Bill Will Cost Ontario Taxpayers More Than $1 Billion

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