Yukon projects awarded nearly $115,000 under the National Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention.In mid-September, Anne McLellan
A. , Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada The Attorney General of Canada (French: Procureur général du Canada) is the top prosecuting officer in Canada. The role is part of the cabinet post of the Minister of Justice. , and Lawrence MacAuley, Solicitor General of Canada The Solicitor General of Canada was a position in the Canadian ministry from 1892 to 2005. The position was based on the Solicitor General in the British system and was originally designated as an officer to assist the Minister of Justice. , announced that the Government of Canada The Government of Canada is the federal government of Canada. The powers and structure of the federal government are set out in the Constitution of Canada. In modern Canadian use, the term "government" (or "federal government") refers broadly to the cabinet of the day and has awarded close to $1 ! 5,000 to fund six crime prevention projects in Yukon. "People of Northern Canada Northern Canada is the vast northernmost region of Canada variously defined by geography and politics. Definitions and usage Also referred to as the Canadian North or (locally) as the North have a "The six projects announced today demonstrate that the citizens of Yukon are firm in their resolution to promote safety and prevent crime by coming up with innovative ideas involving the community as a whole." The various programs and services are centered on problems facing youth and women in Whitehorse and the Watson Lake area. They all share the same objectives of reducing crime, increasing public safety and enhancing public education. "Effective crime prevention is about dealing with community and social issues before they become crime issues," Yukon Justice Minister Lois Moorcroft said. "These projects will help Yukoners do just that." |
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