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Oct 19, 2026
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Ministers tout Indigenous policing investment
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By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun While no new money was announced for Indigenous policing on Friday, federal and provincial public safety ministers held a press conference in Brandon to announce $163.5 million in past funding commitments.
“This money will strengthen its capacity to deliver First Nations-led, culturally informed policing to the 12 First Nations communities that it currently
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By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun While no new money was announced for Indigenous policing on Friday, federal and provincial public safety ministers held a press conference in Brandon to announce $163.5 million in past funding commitments. Speaking at the Waywayseecappo Conference Centre, federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the combined funding from the two governments is aiding the expansion and effectiveness of Indigenous-led policing efforts.…
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