Edmonton – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, and His Worship Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton, announced a federal investment of more than $4.2 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Edmonton. 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 plan to keep Canadians safe.
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. As well, we banned over 1,500 models of assault-style firearms and implemented a freeze on the sale, purchase and transfer of handguns. The Government of Canada will continue to put in place robust measures to keep Canadians safe.
“Our number one priority is keeping Canadians safe. Investments in grassroots efforts in Edmonton are helping at-risk youth chart a hopeful path in life.” – Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages