Bill Blair said : "The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can't continue"

beaumontenterprise Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:12:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can’t continue”

dailyjournal Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can’t continue”

therepublic Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4:39:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can't continue"

eagletribune Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can't continue"

ABCnews Tuesday, February 25, 2020 3:31:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can’t continue”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, February 25, 2020 3:23:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these real disruptions and the barricades is untenable. It can't continue, it cannot persist. It's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

CBC Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:10:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these real disruptions and the barricades is untenable. It can't continue, it cannot persist. It's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

CBC Monday, February 24, 2020 11:27:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We are not in any way compromising our commitment to the reconciliation agenda, but at the same time, the impact of these rail disruptions and the barricades is untenable, it can't continue, it cannot persist, it's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

barrie Monday, February 24, 2020 10:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these real disruptions and the barricades is untenable. It can't continue, it cannot persist. It's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

CBC Monday, February 24, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,” “It can’t be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably”

citynews-ca Monday, February 24, 2020 9:11:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,” “It can’t be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably”

680news Monday, February 24, 2020 7:42:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable," "It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable," "It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I don't believe personally that it's ever appropriate to put armed services up against Canadians in any part of Canada,"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,” “It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably”

cp24 Monday, February 24, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable," "It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I don't believe personally that it's ever appropriate to put armed services up against Canadians in any part of Canada,"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,”

barrie Sunday, February 23, 2020 10:24:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,”

ctvnews Sunday, February 23, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "He said that the injunctions that exist should be obeyed. He did not give direction to the police to enforce this," "Governments don't give the police direction. Police are informed by the law, by the courts, by their policies and by their procedures"

CBC Sunday, February 23, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "There have been discussions with hereditary chiefs who have been willing to speak to us, and actually that has been very productive,"

CBC Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:48:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:48:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Saturday, February 22, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 10:17:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,” “We have met the condition that those who are on the barricades had said was important to them before they would change their posture, and that work has been done, and I think quite appropriately”

theepochtimes Friday, February 21, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do, we're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP — I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping — have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

barrie Friday, February 21, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm hoping that… the condition that the people said was the reason for the barricades has now been met," "I think now the circumstances are such that those barricades should come down… now it's time to move forward"

barrie Friday, February 21, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “They are changing their profile on the property,” “I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances”

thewhig Friday, February 21, 2020 5:41:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We have met the condition that those who were on the barricades had said was important to them before they would change their posture,” “It is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I’m very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised”

thewhig Friday, February 21, 2020 5:41:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They are changing their profile on the property," "I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 5:52:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 5:52:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "It is their responsibility to enforce the injunctions that are obtained," "But I also know those police services, and they are dedicated to finding the most peaceful way to respond to these conflicts"

thespec Friday, February 21, 2020 3:31:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,” “We have met the condition that those who are on the barricades had said was important to them before they would change their posture, and that work has been done, and I think quite appropriately”

TorontoStar Friday, February 21, 2020 2:33:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They are changing their profile on the property," "I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 1:08:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 1:08:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I always advocate for adherence to the rule of law and peaceful resolution of these disputes and we'll continue to support that,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 12:06:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:33:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They are changing their profile on the property," "I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping—have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

ctvnews Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:29:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm hoping that… the condition that the people said was the reason for the barricades has now been met," "I think now the circumstances are such that those barricades should come down… now it's time to move forward"

ctvnews Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:29:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:42:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

theepochtimes Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:54:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping—have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

barrie Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm hoping that… the condition that the people said was the reason for the barricades has now been met," "I think now the circumstances are such that those barricades should come down… now it's time to move forward"

barrie Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping—have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

barrie Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

680news Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm reluctant to put a deadline to something because I find that's not a very effective means of negotiation,"

thespec Thursday, February 20, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Federal corrections is currently in a period of rapid transformation – over the coming months and years, I expect the CSC and the OCI (office of the correctional investigator) to continue to work together to resolve correctional matters and ensure that we are serving all Canadians to the very best of our ability,”

theglobeandmail Tuesday, February 18, 2020 11:33:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : “Although the security concerns are very significant, we also want to make sure that we give full consideration to what is best for Canadians, what is best for the industry environment, best for our relationships with our allies and partners,”

TorontoStar Friday, February 14, 2020 2:58:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I share the mayor’s urgency,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I want to make sure we’ve done everything possible to keep this summer safe,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

thespec Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:04:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There's always a turnover of personnel in that important function, but we maintain very high standards for the people that are appointed. They are trained in their work,"

CBC Wednesday, January 29, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I tell you, there's a complexity in the work we are doing,"

CBC Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We have listened very clearly to Canadians and we are going to eliminate the presence of weapons from our society that were designed to kill people," "However, that is not all we are going to do. We are going to strengthen the law with respect to securing our borders, we are going to strengthen our laws to prevent the theft of handguns that get into the hands of criminals, and we are going to strengthen our laws to deter criminal diversion of handguns"

CBC Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

thespec Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:45:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

timescolonist Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I will tell you I think it’s very important that we get the two Michaels back but it’s not directly tied to that”

TorontoStar Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:12:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

barrie Tuesday, January 28, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

timescolonist Tuesday, January 28, 2020 11:54:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I know this is an issue of discussion for many Canadians," "Discussions are taking place between our security officials in the RCMP and security officials in the U.K. as it relates to security obligations and how most appropriately to cover these security costs"

news-am Tuesday, January 28, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I know this is an issue of discussion for many Canadians," "Discussions are taking place between our security officials in the RCMP and security officials in the U.K. as it relates to security obligations and how most appropriately to cover these security costs"

CBC Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There have been no decisions at this time. The ongoing security and threat assessments are taking place,"

CBC Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

barrie Saturday, January 25, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The conversation that we'll have with our Five Eyes partners is important, but my first and only real priority is the safety and security of Canadians and the security of our digital environment," "That's what we're focused on and those are the issues which will inform our decision"

CBC Saturday, January 25, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

ctvnews Saturday, January 25, 2020 7:10:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “protecting the public is the top concern in all decisions made by the Parole Board”

montrealgazette Saturday, January 25, 2020 3:43:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

timescolonist Friday, January 24, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

barrie Friday, January 24, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

timescolonist Friday, January 24, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I can tell you, right now, we are not engaged in providing those security services,"

ctvnews Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:08:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair acknowledged : “a number of other significant economic and even geopolitical considerations”

theglobeandmail Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The Government Operations Centre has staff working to coordinate the federal response to the situation in Newfoundland and Labrador,"

CBC Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "Their position as internationally protected persons has therefore changed. There is an assessment done by our officials who have a responsibility to maintain safety for people who are vulnerable within our society. And so, that work is ongoing but that has not yet been resolved,"

CBC Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We will continue to work with telecommunication service providers and the vendors through this collaborative program to mitigate the security concerns,” “We will examine all security, economic and global considerations when making this determination”

citynews-ca Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:32:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We will continue to work with telecommunication service providers and the vendors through this collaborative program to mitigate the security concerns,” “We will examine all security, economic and global considerations when making this determination”

680news Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We will continue to work with telecommunication service providers and the vendors through this collaborative program to mitigate the security concerns," "We will examine all security, economic and global considerations when making this determination"

timescolonist Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said ( about Bill Blair ) : "Minister Blair said that the email sent by a Transport Canada employee a decade ago was racist and unacceptable,"

CBC Sunday, December 22, 2019 4:48:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We are grateful for the patience and understanding of those affected in the meantime,"

CBC Sunday, December 22, 2019 4:48:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said ( about Bill Blair ) : "Minister Blair said that the email sent by a Transport Canada employee a decade ago was racist and unacceptable,"

CBC Friday, December 20, 2019 5:00:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We are grateful for the patience and understanding of those affected in the meantime,"

CBC Friday, December 20, 2019 5:00:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "While it's entirely inappropriate to speak of a particular company, a very thorough examination of the associated security and economic considerations in the 5G decision is well underway,"

CBC Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12:13:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "At no point has he ever been involved with the administration of the organization or its programs, nor does he has a formal role,"

ctvnews Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:26:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I don't have a specific timetable at this time,"

ctvnews Saturday, November 23, 2019 3:33:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I think there are some complex economic and security issues that need to be addressed,"

CBC Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:28:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We have made a commitment to strengthen gun laws in Canada," "There is a sense of urgency"

CBC Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:28:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "If people are pursuing their claims in the United States, we wanted them to understand that they should stay there, because that's a safe place, and to pursue their claim in that place,"

CBC Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11:47:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "As I travelled across Canada I met a lot of very responsible handgun owners who are incredibly careful about acquiring the guns legally, storing them securely, and using them responsibly,"

barrie Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:21:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said ( about Justin Trudeau ) : "I've worked with Justin Trudeau for the last four years. I don't know a man more committed to social equity, to equality, to fighting racism and to promoting the diversity of this country," "I think the events of the last few days just deepens our resolve to do better. We're going to continue to work hard to end institutional racism, to fight racism and to make Canada a country that is fair and equitable to all"

barrie Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:21:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "That weapon was designed for — and has always been intended for — the killing of enemy combatants. It is not a toy,"

CBC Friday, September 20, 2019 11:59:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “As the chair of the all-party Parliamentary Spouses Association for the past three years, Minister Blair’s wife has helped organize and host foreign guests, dignitaries and their spouses while they are in Ottawa,”

globalnews Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Unfortunately, we have recently seen across the country, and in particular in the Greater Toronto Area, an increase of violent gun crime and gang activity,"

CBC Sunday, September 1, 2019 10:52:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The Government of Canada is committed to a collaborative approach with all of our partners to better protect Canadians from the threats posed by gun and gang violence,”

cornwallseawaynews Saturday, August 31, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “This is significant new funding and will focus on prevention, intervention, enforcement and prosecution in relation to gun and gang violence in communities,”

680news Monday, August 26, 2019 9:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Nobody should have to live in fear and we will also continue supporting local community groups to provide at-risk youth with opportunities to live meaningful lives while rejecting a life of crime”

680news Monday, August 26, 2019 9:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "We both acknowledge that this is a complicated situation. But there's no reason why it can't be solved,"

CBC Monday, August 26, 2019 11:11:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There are some weapons, quite frankly, in my opinion, that are so dangerous that there really is no place in a safe and civil society for them, and I think there are measures we can take to make those guns just generally unacceptable and inaccessible,"

CBC Sunday, August 18, 2019 11:10:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We will continue to support prevention, gang exit and enforcement initiatives, while addressing social and economic issues like housing and employment to create opportunities for young Canadians. Today’s funding contribution will provide needed supports to help the City of Toronto and Toronto police prevent further gun violence, to help keep every corner of the city safe,”

barrie Monday, August 12, 2019 10:48:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There's no one simple solution. There's a thousand things we must do and we must do them all well,"

CBC Saturday, August 10, 2019 11:15:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "If (consumers) buy it on the street that's a crapshoot, that can't be allowed to continue,"

barrie Thursday, August 8, 2019 6:19:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The only legal quality-controlled source of cannabis in Canada is through provincially or territorially authorized distributors and retailers or federally licensed sellers that have the authorization of their health care practitioner to access cannabis for medical purposes,"

CBC Sunday, July 21, 2019 11:17:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “It’s at about 40 (people crossing the border) a day, and for a country of Canada’s size, with a 9,000-km border, that’s 40 for the whole country,” “It’s still not ideal, and we’re still working hard to manage it, but it’s a significant improvement and it has brought the current movement of people into Canada within manageable levels”

montrealgazette Friday, July 12, 2019 1:06:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Marijuana production and trafficking is the easiest money organized crime ever made in this country,”

montrealgazette Friday, July 12, 2019 1:06:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “With the notable exception of Ontario, the rest of the country has made steady progress in displacing the illicit market with licenced and regulated retail stores,”

globalnews Friday, July 5, 2019 12:20:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The data is clear: there remains enough supply to meet and exceed combined retail sales,”

globalnews Friday, July 5, 2019 12:20:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "With the notable exception of Ontario, the rest of the country has made steady progress in displacing the illicit market with licensed and regulated retail stores,"

CBC Thursday, July 4, 2019 7:00:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "the data is clear: there remains enough supply to meet and exceed combined retail sales"

CBC Thursday, July 4, 2019 4:43:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair added : "After months of blaming an inept approach on a non-existent supply shortage, the Ontario government finally issued a limited number of licenses using a lottery scheme in April," "It appears that they have finally resolved their issues of mismanagement and are prepared to move forward. We wish them every success"

CBC Thursday, July 4, 2019 4:43:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Some of this would require regulatory and legislative change,” “And I think it’s important not only to do the right thing, but to take the time to do it right”

theepochtimes Tuesday, June 18, 2019 11:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I think there are measures we can take to make those guns just generally unacceptable and inaccessible,”

cknw Tuesday, June 18, 2019 6:37:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "If [consumers] buy it on the street that's a crapshoot, that can't be allowed to continue,"

barrie Saturday, June 15, 2019 5:50:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The Government of Canada is taking action to invest in the integrity of our border and asylum system,"

CBC Wednesday, June 12, 2019 3:03:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There's a right way to come to the country to seek asylum and/or to seek to immigrate to this country, and we're trying to encourage people to use the appropriate channels and to disincentivize people from doing it improperly,"

CBC Friday, June 7, 2019 10:08:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair ajouté : «Nous avons établi un échéancier assez serré, un échéancier rigoureux, mais le défi est important, et tout le monde travaille très fort pour y arriver»

lapresse-CA Friday, September 15, 2017 5:22:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair ajouté : «Il est très difficile de détecter la conduite avec facultés affaiblies par la marijuana et d’autres substances, c’est une préoccupation très légitime»

lactualite Tuesday, October 4, 2016 1:26:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair dit : «Bien honnêtement, jusqu’à ce que ces lois soient abrogées par le Parlement par le processus approprié, (les lois) devaient être maintenues et respectées»

lactualite Monday, June 13, 2016 9:02:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can't continue"

beaumontenterprise Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:12:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can’t continue”

dailyjournal Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can’t continue”

therepublic Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4:39:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can't continue"

eagletribune Tuesday, February 25, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can't continue"

ABCnews Tuesday, February 25, 2020 3:31:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The impact of these rail disruptions is untenable. It can’t continue”

WashingtonPost Tuesday, February 25, 2020 3:23:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these real disruptions and the barricades is untenable. It can't continue, it cannot persist. It's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

CBC Tuesday, February 25, 2020 1:10:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these real disruptions and the barricades is untenable. It can't continue, it cannot persist. It's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

CBC Monday, February 24, 2020 11:27:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We are not in any way compromising our commitment to the reconciliation agenda, but at the same time, the impact of these rail disruptions and the barricades is untenable, it can't continue, it cannot persist, it's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

barrie Monday, February 24, 2020 10:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The impact of these real disruptions and the barricades is untenable. It can't continue, it cannot persist. It's absolutely essential that those barricades come down and that rail service be resumed,"

CBC Monday, February 24, 2020 10:19:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,” “It can’t be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably”

citynews-ca Monday, February 24, 2020 9:11:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,” “It can’t be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably”

680news Monday, February 24, 2020 7:42:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable," "It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 5:51:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable," "It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I don't believe personally that it's ever appropriate to put armed services up against Canadians in any part of Canada,"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,” “It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably”

cp24 Monday, February 24, 2020 4:54:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution, because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable," "It can't be maintained because of the harm that it is causing and so we have confidence in the police to do the job peaceably"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I don't believe personally that it's ever appropriate to put armed services up against Canadians in any part of Canada,"

thespec Monday, February 24, 2020 12:27:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,”

barrie Sunday, February 23, 2020 10:24:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We all understand the importance of a peaceful resolution, but a speedy resolution because the impact of these barricades is unacceptable, untenable,”

ctvnews Sunday, February 23, 2020 8:23:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "He said that the injunctions that exist should be obeyed. He did not give direction to the police to enforce this," "Governments don't give the police direction. Police are informed by the law, by the courts, by their policies and by their procedures"

CBC Sunday, February 23, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "There have been discussions with hereditary chiefs who have been willing to speak to us, and actually that has been very productive,"

CBC Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:48:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Saturday, February 22, 2020 2:48:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Saturday, February 22, 2020 12:32:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 11:52:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do. We're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 10:17:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,” “We have met the condition that those who are on the barricades had said was important to them before they would change their posture, and that work has been done, and I think quite appropriately”

theepochtimes Friday, February 21, 2020 9:04:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We know that we still have a great deal of work to do, we're doing that work and we very much recognize the importance and the urgency of resolving this as quickly as possible,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP — I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping — have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

barrie Friday, February 21, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm hoping that… the condition that the people said was the reason for the barricades has now been met," "I think now the circumstances are such that those barricades should come down… now it's time to move forward"

barrie Friday, February 21, 2020 5:57:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “They are changing their profile on the property,” “I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances”

thewhig Friday, February 21, 2020 5:41:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We have met the condition that those who were on the barricades had said was important to them before they would change their posture,” “It is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I’m very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised”

thewhig Friday, February 21, 2020 5:41:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They are changing their profile on the property," "I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 5:52:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 5:52:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "It is their responsibility to enforce the injunctions that are obtained," "But I also know those police services, and they are dedicated to finding the most peaceful way to respond to these conflicts"

thespec Friday, February 21, 2020 3:31:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,” “We have met the condition that those who are on the barricades had said was important to them before they would change their posture, and that work has been done, and I think quite appropriately”

TorontoStar Friday, February 21, 2020 2:33:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They are changing their profile on the property," "I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 1:08:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 1:08:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I always advocate for adherence to the rule of law and peaceful resolution of these disputes and we'll continue to support that,"

CBC Friday, February 21, 2020 12:06:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:47:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:33:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They are changing their profile on the property," "I think the RCMP have made a very sound operational decision based on the current circumstances"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:18:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping—have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

ctvnews Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:29:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm hoping that… the condition that the people said was the reason for the barricades has now been met," "I think now the circumstances are such that those barricades should come down… now it's time to move forward"

ctvnews Thursday, February 20, 2020 9:29:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:42:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

theepochtimes Thursday, February 20, 2020 8:14:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:54:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 20, 2020 7:13:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping—have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

barrie Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm hoping that… the condition that the people said was the reason for the barricades has now been met," "I think now the circumstances are such that those barricades should come down… now it's time to move forward"

barrie Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The RCMP— I think in a very appropriate pursuit of less confrontation and in the goal of peacekeeping—have agreed to continue to serve the area but by locating their people in a nearby town, which is entirely their decision but I think the right one,"

barrie Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:50:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I believe the time has come now for the barricades to come down,”

680news Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:42:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "They've asked for a commitment from the hereditary chiefs that the road will remain free of obstruction and it is moving toward a less confrontational and a more peaceable arrangement entirely appropriate to the circumstances, and I'm very hopeful that that will satisfy the concerns that were raised,"

CBC Thursday, February 20, 2020 6:37:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I'm reluctant to put a deadline to something because I find that's not a very effective means of negotiation,"

thespec Thursday, February 20, 2020 4:44:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Federal corrections is currently in a period of rapid transformation – over the coming months and years, I expect the CSC and the OCI (office of the correctional investigator) to continue to work together to resolve correctional matters and ensure that we are serving all Canadians to the very best of our ability,”

theglobeandmail Tuesday, February 18, 2020 11:33:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : “Although the security concerns are very significant, we also want to make sure that we give full consideration to what is best for Canadians, what is best for the industry environment, best for our relationships with our allies and partners,”

TorontoStar Friday, February 14, 2020 2:58:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I share the mayor’s urgency,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I want to make sure we’ve done everything possible to keep this summer safe,”

TorontoStar Thursday, February 6, 2020 2:17:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

thespec Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:04:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There's always a turnover of personnel in that important function, but we maintain very high standards for the people that are appointed. They are trained in their work,"

CBC Wednesday, January 29, 2020 1:16:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I tell you, there's a complexity in the work we are doing,"

CBC Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We have listened very clearly to Canadians and we are going to eliminate the presence of weapons from our society that were designed to kill people," "However, that is not all we are going to do. We are going to strengthen the law with respect to securing our borders, we are going to strengthen our laws to prevent the theft of handguns that get into the hands of criminals, and we are going to strengthen our laws to deter criminal diversion of handguns"

CBC Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:13:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

thespec Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:45:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

timescolonist Wednesday, January 29, 2020 4:09:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I will tell you I think it’s very important that we get the two Michaels back but it’s not directly tied to that”

TorontoStar Wednesday, January 29, 2020 12:12:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

barrie Tuesday, January 28, 2020 11:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I will tell you I think it's very important that we get the two Michaels back but it's not directly tied to that"

timescolonist Tuesday, January 28, 2020 11:54:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I know this is an issue of discussion for many Canadians," "Discussions are taking place between our security officials in the RCMP and security officials in the U.K. as it relates to security obligations and how most appropriately to cover these security costs"

news-am Tuesday, January 28, 2020 11:46:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I know this is an issue of discussion for many Canadians," "Discussions are taking place between our security officials in the RCMP and security officials in the U.K. as it relates to security obligations and how most appropriately to cover these security costs"

CBC Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There have been no decisions at this time. The ongoing security and threat assessments are taking place,"

CBC Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:15:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

barrie Saturday, January 25, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The conversation that we'll have with our Five Eyes partners is important, but my first and only real priority is the safety and security of Canadians and the security of our digital environment," "That's what we're focused on and those are the issues which will inform our decision"

CBC Saturday, January 25, 2020 1:09:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

ctvnews Saturday, January 25, 2020 7:10:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “protecting the public is the top concern in all decisions made by the Parole Board”

montrealgazette Saturday, January 25, 2020 3:43:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

timescolonist Friday, January 24, 2020 11:05:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

barrie Friday, January 24, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Newfoundlanders can count on our support,"

timescolonist Friday, January 24, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I can tell you, right now, we are not engaged in providing those security services,"

ctvnews Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:08:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair acknowledged : “a number of other significant economic and even geopolitical considerations”

theglobeandmail Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The Government Operations Centre has staff working to coordinate the federal response to the situation in Newfoundland and Labrador,"

CBC Wednesday, January 22, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "Their position as internationally protected persons has therefore changed. There is an assessment done by our officials who have a responsibility to maintain safety for people who are vulnerable within our society. And so, that work is ongoing but that has not yet been resolved,"

CBC Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We will continue to work with telecommunication service providers and the vendors through this collaborative program to mitigate the security concerns,” “We will examine all security, economic and global considerations when making this determination”

citynews-ca Thursday, January 2, 2020 7:32:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We will continue to work with telecommunication service providers and the vendors through this collaborative program to mitigate the security concerns,” “We will examine all security, economic and global considerations when making this determination”

680news Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:56:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We will continue to work with telecommunication service providers and the vendors through this collaborative program to mitigate the security concerns," "We will examine all security, economic and global considerations when making this determination"

timescolonist Wednesday, January 1, 2020 10:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said ( about Bill Blair ) : "Minister Blair said that the email sent by a Transport Canada employee a decade ago was racist and unacceptable,"

CBC Sunday, December 22, 2019 4:48:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We are grateful for the patience and understanding of those affected in the meantime,"

CBC Sunday, December 22, 2019 4:48:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said ( about Bill Blair ) : "Minister Blair said that the email sent by a Transport Canada employee a decade ago was racist and unacceptable,"

CBC Friday, December 20, 2019 5:00:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We are grateful for the patience and understanding of those affected in the meantime,"

CBC Friday, December 20, 2019 5:00:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "While it's entirely inappropriate to speak of a particular company, a very thorough examination of the associated security and economic considerations in the 5G decision is well underway,"

CBC Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12:13:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "At no point has he ever been involved with the administration of the organization or its programs, nor does he has a formal role,"

ctvnews Thursday, November 28, 2019 8:26:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "I don't have a specific timetable at this time,"

ctvnews Saturday, November 23, 2019 3:33:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "I think there are some complex economic and security issues that need to be addressed,"

CBC Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:28:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "We have made a commitment to strengthen gun laws in Canada," "There is a sense of urgency"

CBC Thursday, November 21, 2019 12:28:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "If people are pursuing their claims in the United States, we wanted them to understand that they should stay there, because that's a safe place, and to pursue their claim in that place,"

CBC Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11:47:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "As I travelled across Canada I met a lot of very responsible handgun owners who are incredibly careful about acquiring the guns legally, storing them securely, and using them responsibly,"

barrie Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:21:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said ( about Justin Trudeau ) : "I've worked with Justin Trudeau for the last four years. I don't know a man more committed to social equity, to equality, to fighting racism and to promoting the diversity of this country," "I think the events of the last few days just deepens our resolve to do better. We're going to continue to work hard to end institutional racism, to fight racism and to make Canada a country that is fair and equitable to all"

barrie Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:21:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "That weapon was designed for — and has always been intended for — the killing of enemy combatants. It is not a toy,"

CBC Friday, September 20, 2019 11:59:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “As the chair of the all-party Parliamentary Spouses Association for the past three years, Minister Blair’s wife has helped organize and host foreign guests, dignitaries and their spouses while they are in Ottawa,”

globalnews Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "Unfortunately, we have recently seen across the country, and in particular in the Greater Toronto Area, an increase of violent gun crime and gang activity,"

CBC Sunday, September 1, 2019 10:52:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The Government of Canada is committed to a collaborative approach with all of our partners to better protect Canadians from the threats posed by gun and gang violence,”

cornwallseawaynews Saturday, August 31, 2019 6:54:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “This is significant new funding and will focus on prevention, intervention, enforcement and prosecution in relation to gun and gang violence in communities,”

680news Monday, August 26, 2019 9:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Nobody should have to live in fear and we will also continue supporting local community groups to provide at-risk youth with opportunities to live meaningful lives while rejecting a life of crime”

680news Monday, August 26, 2019 9:59:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair told : "We both acknowledge that this is a complicated situation. But there's no reason why it can't be solved,"

CBC Monday, August 26, 2019 11:11:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There are some weapons, quite frankly, in my opinion, that are so dangerous that there really is no place in a safe and civil society for them, and I think there are measures we can take to make those guns just generally unacceptable and inaccessible,"

CBC Sunday, August 18, 2019 11:10:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “We will continue to support prevention, gang exit and enforcement initiatives, while addressing social and economic issues like housing and employment to create opportunities for young Canadians. Today’s funding contribution will provide needed supports to help the City of Toronto and Toronto police prevent further gun violence, to help keep every corner of the city safe,”

barrie Monday, August 12, 2019 10:48:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There's no one simple solution. There's a thousand things we must do and we must do them all well,"

CBC Saturday, August 10, 2019 11:15:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "If (consumers) buy it on the street that's a crapshoot, that can't be allowed to continue,"

barrie Thursday, August 8, 2019 6:19:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The only legal quality-controlled source of cannabis in Canada is through provincially or territorially authorized distributors and retailers or federally licensed sellers that have the authorization of their health care practitioner to access cannabis for medical purposes,"

CBC Sunday, July 21, 2019 11:17:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “It’s at about 40 (people crossing the border) a day, and for a country of Canada’s size, with a 9,000-km border, that’s 40 for the whole country,” “It’s still not ideal, and we’re still working hard to manage it, but it’s a significant improvement and it has brought the current movement of people into Canada within manageable levels”

montrealgazette Friday, July 12, 2019 1:06:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Marijuana production and trafficking is the easiest money organized crime ever made in this country,”

montrealgazette Friday, July 12, 2019 1:06:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “With the notable exception of Ontario, the rest of the country has made steady progress in displacing the illicit market with licenced and regulated retail stores,”

globalnews Friday, July 5, 2019 12:20:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : “The data is clear: there remains enough supply to meet and exceed combined retail sales,”

globalnews Friday, July 5, 2019 12:20:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "With the notable exception of Ontario, the rest of the country has made steady progress in displacing the illicit market with licensed and regulated retail stores,"

CBC Thursday, July 4, 2019 7:00:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "the data is clear: there remains enough supply to meet and exceed combined retail sales"

CBC Thursday, July 4, 2019 4:43:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair added : "After months of blaming an inept approach on a non-existent supply shortage, the Ontario government finally issued a limited number of licenses using a lottery scheme in April," "It appears that they have finally resolved their issues of mismanagement and are prepared to move forward. We wish them every success"

CBC Thursday, July 4, 2019 4:43:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “Some of this would require regulatory and legislative change,” “And I think it’s important not only to do the right thing, but to take the time to do it right”

theepochtimes Tuesday, June 18, 2019 11:39:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : “I think there are measures we can take to make those guns just generally unacceptable and inaccessible,”

cknw Tuesday, June 18, 2019 6:37:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "If [consumers] buy it on the street that's a crapshoot, that can't be allowed to continue,"

barrie Saturday, June 15, 2019 5:50:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair said : "The Government of Canada is taking action to invest in the integrity of our border and asylum system,"

CBC Wednesday, June 12, 2019 3:03:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair said : "There's a right way to come to the country to seek asylum and/or to seek to immigrate to this country, and we're trying to encourage people to use the appropriate channels and to disincentivize people from doing it improperly,"

CBC Friday, June 7, 2019 10:08:00 PM EAT

Bill Blair ajouté : «Nous avons établi un échéancier assez serré, un échéancier rigoureux, mais le défi est important, et tout le monde travaille très fort pour y arriver»

lapresse-CA Friday, September 15, 2017 5:22:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair ajouté : «Il est très difficile de détecter la conduite avec facultés affaiblies par la marijuana et d’autres substances, c’est une préoccupation très légitime»

lactualite Tuesday, October 4, 2016 1:26:00 AM EAT

Bill Blair dit : «Bien honnêtement, jusqu’à ce que ces lois soient abrogées par le Parlement par le processus approprié, (les lois) devaient être maintenues et respectées»

lactualite Monday, June 13, 2016 9:02:00 AM EAT