"Building Safer Communities Fund"

The City of Gatineau is joining 10 other major Quebec cities in a collective effort to urge the federal government to renew the Building Safer Communities Fund. This fund has been critical for supporting 23 major violence prevention projects in Gatineau, and its expiration at the end of 2026 would jeopardize these essential initiatives.

Council will support the renewal of the federal Building Safer Communities Fund and authorize the necessary signatures to continue participation.

Council officially supported the joint effort of Quebec's 11 largest cities to renew the 'Building Safer Communities Fund'. This fund has been essential for supporting 23 major violence prevention projects in Gatineau.

The City is approving agreements with several community organizations (Avenue des jeunes, Antre-Hulloises inc., Hull en santé, and Loisir sport Outaouais) to implement a tailored action plan to prevent violence among youth aged 7 to 35 in Police Sector 5. This project is funded by the federal and provincial governments to combat gun and gang-related violence.

Council approved agreements with several community organizations to implement a custom action plan in Police Sector 5 aimed at preventing violence among youth aged 7 to 35. This initiative is funded by the federal/provincial Building Safer Communities Fund.

Council approved agreements with five community organizations to implement a tailored action plan in Police Sector 10. This initiative, funded by the provincial government's grant to combat gun and gang violence, aims to reduce risk factors for violence among youth aged 7 to 35 through community-based interventions.

The commission discussed the Building Safer Communities Fund, focusing on youth engagement, crime prevention, and the importance of building trust between the community and the police (SPVG). Members emphasized the need for inclusive outreach to immigrant and Indigenous communities.