Today, the Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General announced a number of budget investments that will help ensure Newfoundland and Labrador remains a safe place to live, work and raise a family.
This year’s budget allocated over $40 million for a number of initiatives recognizing that the safety and security of our communities is important to all residents. The Provincial Government continues to invest strategically in areas that support public safety and emergency services.
Budget 2022 includes:
- Over $21 million to support the procurement of a Province-Wide Radio System that will enable emergency responders to communicate in a timely manner with one another.
- Approximately $1 million in additional funding for the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association (NLSARA), which stems from recommendations from the Ground Search and Rescue Inquiry. This is in addition to $775,000 provided to NLSARA since the conclusion of the Inquiry.
- Almost $17 million in additional annual funding to support the work of the RCMP in protecting communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
- A $6 million investment to support the extension of the Labrador Correctional Centre and $3.7 million allocated to continue the procurement of a new correctional facility that will replace Her Majesty’s Penitentiary.
Each of these initiatives helps create a safe environment for the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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“Ensuring Newfoundland and Labrador remains a place where people can live, work and raise a family is a priority for this government. We have put an emphasis on working with emergency service providers and community partners to ensure public safety is at the forefront of our decisions. I am pleased with the initiatives we have announced today, which will benefit the province as a whole.”
Honourable John Hogan, QC
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General
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