The Government of Canada has announced a dedicated investment of up to $10 million to support Jewish communities in enhancing the security of their gathering spaces, including schools, day cares, overnight camps, and places of worship, through the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP). This funding aims to address rising hate-motivated incidents and ensure that members of the Jewish community can feel safe in their daily lives.
The CCSP provides organizations with financial support for security equipment and infrastructure, such as protective barriers, reinforcements for windows and doors, and minor renovations. It also funds security and emergency assessments, training for responding to hate-motivated events, and the deployment of time-limited third-party licensed security personnel. The program also supports security operations centres that coordinate monitoring and protection efforts across Jewish institutions.
Applications to the CCSP are accepted year-round, giving organizations flexibility to access the funding. This initiative forms part of a broader effort by the Canadian government to combat hate crimes and strengthen community safety, ensuring that Jewish Canadians and other at-risk groups can live, learn, and worship without fear.
Since its launch in 2024, the CCSP has replaced and expanded the former Security Infrastructure Program, with more than $41 million invested in nearly 1,000 projects nationwide. To date, $7.3 million has been allocated to 143 projects specifically supporting Jewish communities. The program operates under the National Crime Prevention Strategy, which includes other initiatives such as the Crime Prevention Action Fund, the Youth Gang Prevention Fund, and the Northern and Indigenous Crime Prevention Fund.
Government officials emphasized that this investment is a crucial step in confronting antisemitism and other forms of hate. Ministers highlighted that strengthening security for Jewish communities aligns with broader efforts to promote safety, social inclusion, and the right to practice one’s faith freely across Canada.
