MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Government of Canada – in French 1
Everyone living in Canada deserves to be and feel safe in their community. In recent years, we have seen an increase in hate incidents experienced by many communities.
September 29, 2024Toronto, Ontario
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 Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced an investment of $253,536 to faith-based and community organizations in Toronto 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.
“Anti-Semitism in Canada is on the rise, and as the Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, I am committed to advocating to ensure the community receives the support it needs. I am pleased to see that the Government of Canada has allocated nearly $255,000 to synagogues, schools and Jewish organizations in Eglinton-Lawrence through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).
Jewish parents should be able to send their children to school without fear for their safety. Community centers, synagogues and Jewish organizations should be able to receive funding for security and surveillance so that perpetrators of vandalism are recorded and brought to justice.
“There is still much work to be done to combat anti-Semitism in Canada and ensure the safety of the Jewish community here in Eglinton-Lawrence. However, this is a good start, and I will continue to advocate for my community and the people I represent.”
– The Honourable Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, 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
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.