Ottawa renews federal anti-gang and gun violence program with $390 million in funding

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Ottawa renews federal anti-gang and gun violence program with $390 million in funding
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The federal Liberals are renewing their multimillion-dollar program to fight gang violence and gun crime.

says the government is earmarking $390 million over the next five years for provinces and territories.says the money will go toward a variety of initiatives, including support for police and prevention programs.

In November 2017, the federal government announced about $327 million in funding over five years to tackle an increase in gun violence and gang activity in Canada.a provincewide initiative aimed at disrupting firearms trafficking and preventing crime. British Columbia has put some of the money toward the province's Organized Crime Agency, a police organization that fights gun smuggling, drug trafficking and other kinds of organized crime.

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