Funding for new police facility under First Nations Policing Program
April 14, 2014 - Eabametoong First Nation, Ontario - Public Safety Canada
Today, the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced funding under the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP) to construct a new police facility to replace the Eabametoong detachment located in Eabametoong First Nation, a fly-in community in Ontario.
The Government of Canada committed $1.82 million for this project, and the Government of Ontario committed $1.68 million, for a total investment of $3.5 million. As part of that agreement, Ontario will invest $173.2 million over 5 years.
The FNPP provides funding to support professional, dedicated and responsive policing services for First Nations and Inuit Communities. Under the Program, the federal government provides 52 percent in funding, with the provinces and territories contributing 48 percent.
This initiative demonstrates the Government of Canada’s support for First Nation and Inuit communities as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping our streets and communities safe.
Jason Tamming
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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