Edmonton – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced a federal investment of $83,766 to the Rhema Chapel of the Redeemed Christian Church of God through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).
The organization will use this funding to install security equipment such as a CCTV system, lights with sensors/ alarms, doors and a fence/motorized gate. These new security measures will help ensure the community’s safety.
Since SIP’s inception in 2007, the Government of Canada has invested over $14 million through the program to support over 600 projects for communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes. Funding is available to private not-for-profit organizations linked to a community at risk of being victimized by hate-motivated crime. Approved projects may receive up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $100,000 per project.
“Every Canadian has the right to worship freely. Investing in security infrastructure enhancements is necessary to protect the religious freedoms of Canadians and support community organizing. Our Government is committed to ensuring our country remains safe for all, no matter your religious affiliation and belief.” – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs