$300,000 to Crack Down on Crime in North Bay
January 16, 2024Province protecting local communities with proceeds seized from criminals
NORTH BAY – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is fighting back against crime in North Bay by investing $300,000 in crime prevention initiatives. The funds forfeited to the province as proceeds of crime following criminal prosecutions, will be used to support the North Bay Police Service’s Youth Engagement Project.
“Our government is using every tool including cash and proceeds seized from criminals to prevent crime and protect our community,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “Theses funds are being reinvested back into communities to help support victims, educate youth and increase awareness about crimes such as gang violence and hate.”
“The North Bay Police Service is pleased that the Government of Ontario is investing $300,000 towards the Youth Engagement Project. The objective of the project is to work with youth in our community to promote safety and well-being while preventing violence, crime and victimization. The new pro-active policing project will also assist the NBPS in building positive relationships, establishing trust and opening the lines of communication with local youth.” – Chief Tod, North Bay Police Service.
Since 2018, Ontario has invested more than $16 million in crime prevention initiatives across the province through the Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing (POC-FLP) Grant program. To date, the POC-FLP Grant program has funded 281 community safety projects across the province.
QUICK FACTS
- Ontario is investing more than $1.7 million to help stop hate-motivated crimes across the province.
- In November 2023, the Ontario government introduced theEnhancing Access to Justice Act, 2023 that will, if passed, make it easier for more victims of crime to sue an offender for emotional distress.
- Ontario is fighting auto theft by investing $51 million over three years to help police identify and dismantle organized crime networks and put thieves behind bars. This includes $18 million to support new and enhanced crime-fighting measures.
- Ontario is investing $112 million to help police track and monitor repeat and violent offenders who are
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Backgrounder: POC-FLP Grant Recipients and Project Descriptions Ontario Cracking Down on Crime | Ontario Newsroom