TORONTO, Sept. 29,
2024 /CNW/ - 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 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 religious and community
organizations in Toronto through
the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).
On September 24, Minister LeBlanc
announced the newly launched Canada Community Security Program
(CCSP), which replaces and enhances the work undertaken through 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.
Quote(s)
"Antisemitism in Canada is on
the rise, and as the Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, I
am committed to advocating for the community to receive the support
they need. I am thrilled to see the allocation of almost
$255,000, from the Government of
Canada's Security Infrastructure
Program (SIP) for Synagogues, Schools, and Jewish organizations in
Eglinton-Lawrence.
Jewish parents should be able to send their children to school,
without fearing for their safety. Community Centres, Synagogues and
Jewish organizations should be able to receive funding for security
and surveillance, so when vandalism occurs, the perpetrators will
be recorded and brought to justice.
There is still much work to be done to combat antisemitism in
Canada and ensure the safety of
the Jewish community here in Eglinton Lawrence. But this is a good
start, and I will continue to advocate on behalf of 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
Quick Facts
- The SIP was originally established in 2007 to support
communities at risk of hate-motivated crime through the enhancement
of their security infrastructure. This important work will now
continue through the CCSP.
- Since 2007, the Government of Canada has invested over $30 million in over 770 projects to help Canadian
communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes protect and strengthen
the security of their community centres, places of worship and
other institutions.
- The CCSP is one of four programs under the National Crime
Prevention Strategy, which supports local, targeted crime
prevention initiatives and the development and sharing of knowledge
to prevent and reduce crime among at-risk populations and
vulnerable communities. The other programs include the Crime
Prevention Action Fund, the Youth Gang Prevention Fund, and the
Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund.
- Budget 2024 provides $273.6
million over six years starting in 2024-25, with
$29.3 million ongoing, for
Canada's Action Plan on Combatting
Hate. The Action Plan will support community outreach and law
enforcement reform, tackle the rise in hate crimes and hate
incidents, enhance community security, counter radicalization, and
increase support for victims. Budget 2024's additional funding for
the CCSP is part of the Budget 2024 investment for this first ever
whole-of-federal government Action Plan to prevent and address
hate.
- The organizations receiving funding are not being named at this
time for privacy and security reasons.
Associated Links
- Canada Community Security Program
- Crime Prevention Funding Programs
- Canada's Action Plan
on Combatting Hate
- Supporting communities at risk of hate-motivated crime through
an expanded Security Infrastructure Program
- Additional $5 million announced
to support communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes
SOURCE Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada