Media Release - Government announces $390 million to stop crime and violence

Federal Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing $390 million in programs to stop gun crime and gang violence. The Government will provide this funding over the next five years to provinces and to support a variety of initiatives, including support for law enforcement and prevention programs.

This funding will succeed the initial Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence (ITAAGGV), announced in 2017. ITAAAGGV funding has been used by provinces towards an array of important efforts to combat gun and gang violence. Today’s announcement builds on the success of the initial ITAAGGV investment, with a nearly 10% increase in funding.

ITAAGGV investments are complemented by the $250 million Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF). First announced in March 2022, the BSCF provides funding directly to municipalities and Indigenous communities to support local initiatives that prevent gun and gang violence, and help young people make good choices.

Please click here for the full media release. Should you have questions and/or require further information, please contact Jose Luis (Joe) Couto, at jcouto@oacp.ca.