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Title:

Agreement on the provision of police services in the Kativik region

Agreement Number:

24542

Agreement Value:

$283,850,462.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

The Nunavik Police Service will provide dedicated policing services to the Inuit communities of Québec. Through this agreement, Inuit communities will have access to professional policing services that are responsive to their needs and cultures. Additionally, this agreement aims to reduce the gap between police-reported crime in Inuit communities and the rest of Canada.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Tailoring services specifically to meet the unique needs and cultural contexts of the Inuit communities

Implementing community-based initiatives.
- Concerting efforts to bridge the gap between police-reported crime rates in Indigenous communities and those throughout the rest of Canada.
- Enhancing trust and cooperation between the police and the communities.
Addressing underlying social issues that contribute to crime
Creating a safer and more harmonious environment for all residents.
A reduction of the gap between police reported crime in indigenous communities

Location:

Kuujjuaq, Quebec, CA J0M 1C0

Reference Number:

088-2024-2025-Q4-00232

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Additional Information:

Delay in signature

Recipient's Operating Name:

Kativik Regional Government

Recipient's Legal Name:

Kativik Regional Government

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.