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Title:
Rama Police Service Training Facility
Agreement Number:
23978
Agreement Value:
$2,915,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project supports the retrofitting of a training facility, and purchase of additional training equipment to support training by Rama Police Service, the OPP, and other police services to enhance officer capacity, and support recruitment and training efforts. Once completed, this would enable Rama Police Service to host training for annual requalification, regular use of force training, provide rapid response, de-escalation, and other scenario-based training simulators, recruit testing, and youth fitness interaction.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

This project supports professional, dedicated, and culturally responsive policing services in First Nation and Inuit Communities. This project will provide Rama Police Service, the OPP, and other police services in Ontario with added capacities to train officers, enabling them to respond to critical incidents. This facility will improve weapons-based scenario training for all officers, increase coordinated activities with youth, and increase fitness training, providing recruit-based testing facilities for Rama Police Service and other First Nation Police Services in Ontario.
Removal, demolition, and disposal of existing siding, remove contaminated and hazardous materials.
- Supply and install insulation wall panels, and insulated roof panels. Interior finishes, walls, and roof are in fair condition, though need repairs.
- Electrical allowances, miscellaneous labour, and building additions – addition of office and classroom space, electrical allowances in the gym, storage rooms for equipment, and change rooms for officers are needed.
- Supply and install HVAC units, windows, and exterior walls – the facility currently does not have any HVAC and plumbing. Doors and windows are in poor condition and require replacement.
- Construction supervision and project management.
- Architectural, mechanical, and electrical designs, including general building design.
- Occupancy.
- Final completion.

Location:
Rama, Ontario, CA L3V 6H6
Reference Number:
088-2024-2025-Q4-00181
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the agreement date to March 31, 2026, there is no change in Public Safety Canada funding.

Amendment Date
Jan 23, 2025
Recipient's Operating Name:
Chippewas of Rama First Nation - Rama Police Service Board
Recipient's Legal Name:
Chippewas of Rama First Nation - Rama Police Service Board
Program:
(FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Program Purpose:

To enhance the effectiveness of policing services in First Nation and Inuit communities in terms of cultural relevance and responsiveness to the public safety need of communities.

To support policing services to First Nation and Inuit communities that are professional, dedicated and culturally responsive to the communities they serve.

Amendments:
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