Public Safety Canada was created in 2003 to ensure coordination across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security and the safety of Canadians.
- Their mandate is to keep Canadians safe from a range of risks such as natural disasters, crime and terrorism.
- Their mission is to build a safe and resilient Canada.
- Their vision is to, through outstanding leadership, achieve a safe and secure Canada and strong and resilient communities.
Legislation governing the Department sets out three essential roles:
- support the Minister's responsibility for all matters related to public safety and emergency management not assigned to another federal organization;
- exercise leadership at the national level for national security and emergency preparedness; and
- support the Minister's responsibility for the coordination of entities within the Public Safety Portfolio.
Public Safety Canada works with five agencies and three review bodies, united in a single portfolio.
They also work with other levels of government, first responders, community groups, the private sector and other nations, on national security, border strategies, countering crime and emergency management issues and other safety and security initiatives.
This ensures that the government approach to Canada's safety is highly organized and prepared to confront threats to national security. Public Safety Canada coordinates an integrated approach to emergency management, law enforcement, corrections, crime prevention and border security.
Portfolio Agencies
The following agencies report to the Minister of Public Safety.
- Canada Border Services Agency
- Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- Correctional Service of Canada
- Parole Board of Canada
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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