MIL-OSI Translation: Government of Canada helps Edmonton faith and community organizations protect against hate-motivated crimes

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Source: Government of Canada – in French

Everyone living in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their community. In recent years, we have seen an increase in hate incidents in many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

September 29, 2024Edmonton, Alberta

Everyone living in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their community. In recent years, we have seen an increase in hate incidents in many communities. This is unacceptable, and the federal government is taking action to combat hate and protect communities.

Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced an investment of $151,911 to religious and community organizations in Edmonton through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).

On September 24, Minister LeBlanc announced the launch of the new Canada Community Safety Program (CCSP) , which aims to replace and improve the work undertaken under the PFPIS based on feedback from communities. The first call for applications will be launched on 1 October 2024.

Eligible measures include security equipment and materials, minor renovations to enhance security, security and emergency plans and assessments, hate-motivated incident response training, and third-party certified security personnel for a limited period of time.

Public Safety will contact organizations that have submitted an application under the PFPIS to discuss the status of their application and their participation under the PSCC.

Organizations wishing to be kept informed of the launch of the next PSCC call for applications are invited to register at distribution list of the National Crime Prevention Strategy.

“Every Canadian has the right to practice their religion freely. Community and cultural organizations across Canada are the cornerstone of our faith communities. Our government is investing in their work to make Edmonton a safe place for everyone, regardless of your religious affiliation or beliefs.”

– The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs

Gabriel Brunet Press SecretaryOffice of the Honourable Dominic LeBlancMinister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs819 665-6527gabriel.brunet@iga-aig.gc.ca  

Media RelationsPublic Safety Canada613 991-0657media@ps-sp.gc.ca

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.

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