Source: Government of Canada News (2)
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.
September 29, 2024
Regina, Saskatchewan
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.
Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Prairies Economic Development Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced an investment of $111,904 to religious and community organizations in Regina through the Security Infrastructure Program (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 that currently have an application under SIP will be contacted by Public Safety to discuss the status of the application and their option to continue under the CCSP.
Organizations interested in staying informed about the upcoming CCSP Call for Applications are encouraged to subscribe to the National Crime Prevention Strategy mailing list.
“Everyone in Canada deserves to feel safe in their communities. That’s why since 2015, we’ve invested in hundreds of local projects that protect communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes. We are working with community partners to ensure everyone in Canada can continue to live free from fear.”
– The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Prairies Economic Development Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Northern Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
Gabriel Brunet
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
819-665-6527
gabriel.brunet@iga-aig.gc.ca