Liberals renew, broaden hate-crime prevention fund for groups at risk
OTTAWA — The federal government is making it easier for religious and cultural groups at risk of hate crimes to improve security in and around their buildings.
The Liberals are expanding the range of eligible costs incurred by schools, community centres and places of worship.
The $1-million-a-year program funds items such as security assessments, modest construction costs, alarm systems, gates, lighting, motion detectors, closed-circuit TV systems, anti-graffiti sealant and training on use of new equipment.
It covers up to half of project costs, to a maximum of $100,000.