Ontario announced investment of 25.5 million Canadian dollars ($18.65 million) to address rising hate crimes against Ethnic and religious minorities in The most populous province in the country.
Anti-hate, security and prevention grant help Religious and cultural organizations promote or implement measures to ensure community spaces remain Safe and secure government He said in a permit.
Not Ontario should live in Fear of being targeted of their background, who like, or how Michael Ford said, minister of Citizenship and multiculturalism.
“building on Our other investments combat The hatred new The grant will combat hate, security and prevention help build stronger and safer and more inclusive societies and ensure Everyone has a safe environment to practice their faith and the expression of their culture and beliefs.”
The scholarship will provide up to $10,000 to help The statement said religious groups, indigenous communities and cultural communities protect and insure their facilities from hateful incidents, graffiti, vandalism or other damage.
Grant can be used for building upgrades and strengthening of locks, installation of cameras and training of staff, completing Security Assessments, Delivering Safer Cyber Security Measures, Hiring a Short Term Security Professional personnel and repairs. Mosques and cultural centers in country was on Alert after a series of attacks targeting their communities.
Ontario has committed $40 million through the Ontario Grant to support anti-hate security measures for Religious and cultural organizations “since 2021.
In a statement to the National Council of Canadian Muslims welcome b government’s announcement: “The increase is $25.5 million in Funding is essential step Towards a large number of help of Cultural and religious organizations across the county beef up security of their facilities against Possibly abominable actors and crimes.”
