Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador

Public Safety Canada

Gun and gang violence threatens many communities across Canada, not just in major cities, but in small towns and in rural and remote regions of the country. While the root causes may be influenced by local factors, the outcome is the same – communities feel less safe and young people can be drawn into a life of crime and violence. That is why the Government of Canada is taking action to combat gun and gang violence in communities across Canada by investing heavily in the Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence.

Today, the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction, the Honourable Bill Blair, announced more than $1.8 million in funding over five years to support the Guns and Gang Violence Action Fund – Newfoundland and Labrador.

Newfoundland and Labrador will incorporate a collaborative and holistic approach to addressing gun and gang violence by supporting law enforcement and criminal prosecutions; facilitating new partnerships with community agencies; and offering additional professional development and education for personnel. This work will also build capacity within communities and develop informed initiatives in response to gun and gang violence.