Manitoba giving $3.6 million to Downtown Community Safety Partnerships
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Manitoba is giving $3.6 million to Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) as part of the government's efforts to help make communities safe.
Manitoba is giving $3.6 million to Downtown Community Safety Partnership (DCSP) as part of the government’s efforts to help make communities safe, Premier Heather Stefanson, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen and Mental Health and Community Wellness Minister Sarah Guillemard announced Tuesday.
“Improving the health and well-being of our most vulnerable citizens is critical to improving the safety of communities throughout the province,” said Stefanson.
The DCSP is a collaborative community initiative launched in 2020 to create a safer, more inviting downtown Winnipeg for businesses and residents.
It began as a partnership of the Manitoba government, City of Winnipeg, Downtown Winnipeg BIZ, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service, Winnipeg Police Service and True North Sports and Entertainment.
It is a non-profit organization and was given $5 million from the government initially.
“This funding will help promote a safer downtown Winnipeg by strengthening the efforts of the Downtown Community Safety Partnership in addressing issues of concern affecting community safety in the heart of our capital city,” said Goertzen.
“The partnership is a proactive downtown presence, providing prevention and outreach focused on long-term solutions. The support will help to effect significant change for individuals and the entire downtown community.”
The partnership helps to address various priorities spanning multiple departments and programs across government including improved economic viability afforded by increased safety in downtown Winnipeg, the premier noted.
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