Grants and Contributions:

Agreement on the Funding of Policing Infrastructure of the Community of Gesgapegiag

3110-22325

$3,120,000.00

Mar 29, 2022 - Mar 31, 2024

The project consists of building a new police detachment in the community of Gesgapegiag as the existing detachment is too small, shows visible signs of disrepair and no longer meets current health and safety standards. The new 939 m2 police detachment includes a video courtroom, several offices, an interview room, a conference room, a smaller room for meetings, a mini-gym, a garage and separate changing rooms for men and women. It will be designed in accordance with the National Building Code, provincial policing standards and led by qualified professionals. The project assessment, made by regional Public Safety officers and Québec representatives, concluded that the cost of the project is reasonable in relation to the cost of similar facilities in Québec, the surface area, the remoteness of the location and the capacity of the community to implement this project. The Council has appointed an engineer from the technical department of the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki, as project manager for this project. March 13th, 2020, the Government of Québec declared a state of health emergency, which in consequently delayed the construction project of the policing infrastructure in the community of Gesgapegiag. This delay was caused by various measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a halt to this industry's work for several months, and the shortage and increased costs of materials. To address these issues and ensure the delivery of the project, additional funds are allocated to the budget, and the agreement is extended until 2026.

Public Safety Canada

The construction of a new police detachment in Gesgapegiag contributes to First Nation and Inuit communities having access to professional, dedicated and responsive policing services in safe and healthy facilities.

Gesgapegiag, Quebec, CA G0C 1Y0

088-2023-2024-Q4-00303

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Indigenous recipients

The purpose for this amendment is to increases the total PS Canada funding by $1,484,447.00 and to extend by two years .

Mar 29, 2024

Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band Council

(FFNIPF) Funding for First Nation and Inuit Policing Facilities

To support First Nation and Inuit communities by improving the safety and well-being of the occupants of their policing infrastructure. This is achieved through the renovation, remediation and/or replacement of policing facilities in First Nation and Inuit communities.