16 Questions
What is the primary mandate of Public Safety Canada?
To coordinate across all federal departments and agencies responsible for national security
What does the Government of PEI suggest as the main purpose of each department of Public Safety?
Working towards fostering safe communities and access to justice
What is the demand for in terms of academic credentials in the field of Public Safety?
Highly focused, inter-professional knowledge in emergency preparedness, communications, mitigation, response, and recovery
What is the 'Why' about Public Safety?
Legitimacy and accountability
How many pillars of Public Safety are mentioned in the text?
Three pillars: fostering safe communities, access to justice, and respect for the law
What are the key risks from which Public Safety Canada aims to keep Canadians safe?
Natural disasters, crime, and terrorism
What is the mission of Public Safety?
To build a safe and resilient Canada
How many parts are there to the strategy for Public Safety established by the Government of Canada?
5 part strategy
What is the definition of victimization?
Ill treatment like bullying, oppression, discrimination, abuse and harassment at the hands of another person or people
Why is police legitimacy important?
It's a neighborhood’s value on what the police do in their neighborhood and how they do it
What is social disorder?
A situation where behavior and activities lack sufficient control or order
What is meant by the term community cohesion?
Strong and positive relationships between people who have different backgrounds
What are the defined set of roles within which each pillar operates in Canada Emergency management?
Disaster prevention and mitigation, emergency preparedness, responding to emergency events, recovery from disasters
What does the term 'national security' encompass?
Cyber security, counter terrorism
What areas does 'countering crimes' include?
Policing, crime prevention, corrections
'Border strategies' involve collaboration in which area?
Beyond the border, border law enforcement
Learn about the definition and importance of public safety in Canada, as well as the role of Public Safety Canada in ensuring coordination across federal departments and agencies for national security and the safety of Canadians.
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