Stratford – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of more than $1 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Stratford.
This investment will help address the root causes of crime by supporting community-led projects for young people involved in gangs or at risk of joining them – helping them set themselves up for success in life. Investing in crime prevention is part of the Government of Canada’s comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence in Canada. We are also securing our borders and fighting gun smuggling. To that end, we have invested nearly a half billion dollars and further strengthened our cooperation with the United States.
In addition, over 2,000 models of assault-style firearms have been banned and a freeze on the sale, purchase and transfer of handguns has been implemented. The Government of Canada will continue to put in place robust measures to keep Canadians safe.
“Investments in grassroots efforts are key to giving at-risk youth opportunities to chart a hopeful path in life. By investing in prevention, we are creating a stronger, safer and more resilient community.” – Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs