The provincial government is investing thousands of dollars to support victims and survivors of crime in Perth-Wellington.
MPP Matthew Rae announced in a media release that the provincial government is giving the West Perth detachment of the Perth County OPP $150,000 through the Victim Support Grant program.
According to Rae's media release, Doug Ford's government is making a $3 million investment province-wide through the program.
The Victim Support Grant is part of Ontario’s Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction Strategy and accompanies the province’s $307 million Anti-Human Trafficking Strategy and the Combating Human Trafficking Act, which was introduced in 2021.
Victims and survivors of intimate partner violence and/or domestic violence, hate crime, gender-based violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse and other crimes are eligible to be assisted by the Victim Support Grant.
"Our provincial government continues to invest in the health and safety of our rural communities," MPP Rae said. "This includes ensuring victims of crime receive the support that they deserve."
"Our government recognizes the devastating impact that crime can have on its victims and survivors," added Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. "Through this grant program, we’re helping to ensure that victims of crime feel safe and supported."