Share this Story : More money for police and transit cops, but premier leaves Ottawa hanging on transit funding Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News More money for police and transit cops, but premier leaves Ottawa hanging on transit funding Doug Ford said Queen's Park would send $48 million over three years to the city for security and $40 million for Ottawa's emergency shelter system. Get the latest from Blair Crawford straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Blair Crawford Published Nov 05, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
Premier Doug Ford, left, chats with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe during an Economic Club of Canada luncheon in Ottawa on Tuesday. Photo by JULIE OLIVER / Postmedia Article content Mayor Mark Sutcliffe’s plea for more money from the province was partially answered Tuesday when Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced new funding for transit, policing and social services in the city. Speaking to the Economic Club of Canada at the Fairmont Château Laurier, Ford said Queen’s Park would send $48 million over three years to the city for security, including a beefed-up police presence in the ByWard Market, more OC Transpo special constables and “community-based initiatives including outreach and alternative mental health supports.
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