Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Strengthen the capacity of units combating online child exploitation in the province of Quebec to combat online sexual exploitation of children

Agreement Number:

23177

Agreement Value:

$6,657,900.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The proposed project aims to provide the "Sûreté du Québec" and the Ministry of Public Security (MSP) with the necessary means and resources to maintain and optimize the conduct of investigations into the sexual exploitation of children online (SECO), as well as to coordinate efforts to combat SECO with municipal police forces.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

This initiative will increase public awareness and understanding of serious and organized crime, will strengthen intelligence collection and data quality, and will support informed policy development and decision‑making. It will enhance law enforcement effectiveness through improved approaches and practices, increased collaboration with partners and stakeholders, and greater engagement to combat organized crime and related activities, including in Indigenous communities. Ultimately, these efforts will contribute to safer communities and a safe, resilient Canada by strengthening the national capacity to address serious and organized crime.

Location:

Québec, Quebec, CA G1V 2L2

Reference Number:

088-2025-2026-Q4-00047

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

The purpose of this amendment is to increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $5,557,900.00 to $6,657,900.00.

Amendment Date

Mar 23, 2026

Recipient's Legal Name:

Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec

Federal Riding Name:

Louis-Hébert

Federal Riding Number:

24043

Program:

(CPCSOC) Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime

Program Purpose:

CPCSOC supports initiatives, research, partnership building, specialized police services, projects and programs to increase knowledge, raise awareness and/or help advance efforts to combat serious and organized crime, through funding allocations to eligible recipients

Amendments:

See Amendments