TORONTO — Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce, and Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria released the following statement on Human Trafficking Awareness Day: “Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and a heinous crime that deprives individuals of their freedom and dignity. It often targets the …
Community engagements underway on a new Children at Risk of Exploitation Unit KENORA – The Ontario government has started community engagements on a new Children at Risk of Exploitation (CARE) Unit in the Kenora District to protect children and youth from sex trafficking. As part of Ontario’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy, CARE Units help identify and locate children who are experiencing …
Province investing in community-based solutions to help keep people safe OTTAWA — The Ontario government is investing more than $1.7 million to help stop hate-motivated crimes across the province. The funding will be delivered over two years through the Safer and Vital Communities (SVC) Grant program as part of the province’s plan to promote safe and inclusive communities. “Acts that incite hatred, …
Increased anti-hate grant will help keep Muslim and Jewish communities safe TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing an additional $20.5 million this year, to help address the rise of hate incidents against religious and minority groups, particularly amid the recent spike in antisemitism and Islamophobia. The new funding, prioritizing Jewish and Muslim communities, will expand the province’s Anti-Hate Security …
Province unveils new grant to help keep faith and cultural communities safe TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $25.5 million over two years to help address the rise of hate incidents against religious and minority groups. The new Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant will help faith-based and cultural organizations enhance or implement measures to ensure community spaces remain safe …
Free tuition and expanding enrollment for basic constable training will help address policing shortages TORONTO — The Ontario government is making it easier for police services across the province to recruit and train more police officers by removing tuition fees for the Basic Constable Training program at the Ontario Police College (OPC) and immediately expanding the number of recruits that can …
