Public Safety Canada and Security Governance Group

Canadian government: The Security Governance Group of Kitchener, Ont., delivered the findings to Public Safety Canada in January, according to Globe and Mail. The studies suggest the Canadian government could do more to support programs in Jamaica and Honduras to prevent such deportees from returning to crime. While removing people who have committed serious crimes may be an important element of Canadian public security strategy, it places strains on law-enforcement and social services in the two destination countries and could have unintended consequences for Canada, say a pair of studies released under the Access to Information Act. Scott Bardsley, a spokesman for Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, did not commit to more assistance but said the Liberal government believes in evidence-based policy. The previous Conservative government ushered in the Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act three years ago, broadening the scope of those affected and limiting their appeals. We continually monitor global events, ongoing issues and research related to crime and enforcement to guide policy development. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.