MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada helps religious and community organizations in Mount Royal protect themselves against hate-motivated crimes

September 29, 2024
Montréal, Québec

Everyone who lives in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their communities. These last few years, we’ve witnessed a rise in hate incidents experienced by many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Many organizations in the Mount Royal riding shared the $738,992 including The Young Men’s and Young Women’s Hebrew Association of Montreal and Congregation Chevra Kadisha B’Nai Jacob – Beit Hazikaron, who both received funding from SIP.

On September 24, Minister LeBlanc announced the new  Canada Community Security Program (CCSP), which replaces and enhances the SIP based on communities’ feedback. The first Call for Applications launches October 1, 2024.

Eligible measures include security equipment and hardware, minor renovations to enhance security, security and emergency assessments and plans, training to respond to hate-motivated events, and time-limited third-party licensed security personnel.

Organizations interested in staying informed about the upcoming CCSP Call for Applications are encouraged to subscribe to the National Crime Prevention Strategy mailing list.

“At a time of escalating antisemitism in Canada and around the world it was wonderful to see so many Jewish schools, synagogues and community organizations in my riding receive federal government support under the Security Infrastructure Program to enhance security at their buildings. This program is more vital today than ever before, not only for the Jewish community but for other communities in Canada as well.”

– Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs

“The Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA has needed to enhance its security infrastructure and tighten its procedures, in the wake of renewed hatred and violence towards the Jewish community in recent months. As the Jewish Community Centre of Montreal, open to all, we aim to make every visitor feel safe. The ESIP contribution has also enabled us to fund much-needed security personnel. We are grateful for the support from the Federal Government and at the same time saddened that, in Canada, this intervention is even required.”

– The Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA (Jeff Bicher, Executive Director)