CALGARY, AB, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced a federal investment of $10,740 to the Calgary Life Church through the Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).
This investment enabled the Calgary Life Church to purchase and install access control, motion detectors, door contacts, and glass break detectors.
Since 2007, the Government of Canada has invested a total of $24.5 million in over 770 projects to help Canadian communities at risk of hate-motivated crimes protect and strengthen the security of their community centres, places of worship and other institutions.
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"All Canadians deserve to feel safe in their community, no matter their faith. We will keep working with community groups across the country to bolster their security and ensure they can live without fearing for their safety."
- The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs
"We are thankful that the Canadian government recognizes the positive impact that churches have on their surrounding communities, and that it does its part to support churches and other religious groups with funding to keep communities feeling safe. Maintaining our freedom of religion and being able to practice our faith in peace and safety is a huge value."
- Travis Broadhead, Office Manager, Calgary Life Church
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