Public Safety Canada is the federal department responsible for national security, emergency management, law enforcement, corrections, and crime prevention. The department coordinates federal responses to emergencies and terrorist threats, oversees agencies including the RCMP, CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service), CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency), and Correctional Service Canada. Public Safety Canada also manages emergency preparedness programs, including the Government Operations Centre that monitors threats 24/7. The department works with provincial and municipal governments on emergency planning, critical infrastructure protection, and public safety initiatives. It administers disaster financial assistance through agreements with provinces.