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Government of Canada invests more than $690,000 to help build safer communities in Alberta

EDMONTON, November 7, 2005 -- Today, the Honourable Anne McLellan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Pearl Calahasen, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, on behalf of the Honourable Harvey Cenaiko, Alberta Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security , announced more than $690,000 in federal funding to support 19 community-based projects under the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS).

“The National Crime Prevention Strategy, and the projects it supports, demonstrate the importance of community members working together and sharing ideas to address crime and victimization,” said Minister McLellan. “The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting crime prevention efforts here in Alberta and across the country. Albertans can be proud of their efforts to build healthy, strong communities.”

“Alberta is proud to be a partner in the National Crime Prevention Strategy,” said Minister Cenaiko. “These diverse and creative community approaches to crime prevention display the dedication of Albertans, as together we strive to make this province safe for everyone.”

As part of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, the National Crime Prevention Centre works in partnership with volunteers, academics, governments, foundations, community organizations and others to develop, implement and evaluate methods which help to prevent crime from happening in the first place.

The Strategy helps enhance personal and public safety by investing in approaches that deal with the underlying causes of crime and victimization-- factors such as family distress, bullying or substance abuse. Launched in 1998, and building on the strength of partnerships to support over 5000 projects nationwide, the National Crime Prevention Strategy makes a real difference in the lives of Canadians.

In February 2005, the Government of Canada announced an additional $90 million over three years to renew the NCPS as a key measure to protect Canadians from crime and victimization.

See Also:

• The National Crime Prevention Strategy - Alberta

For further information:

Media Relations
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
(613) 991-0657

Dina Juras
Regional Manager, Prairie Region
National Crime Prevention Centre
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
(204) 984-5925

Alex Swann
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
(613) 991-2863

Annette Bidniak
Director of Communications
Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security
(780) 427-6153