Ministers Tout Indigenous Policing Investment
The funding includes $121 million for police and $42.5 million for safety officers, but leaders say remote communities still need ongoing support.
- On Friday, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree and Manitoba Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced $163.5 million in funding for Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers in Brandon.
- The Manitoba First Nations Police Service receives $121 million through 2027, while the Manitoba First Nation Safety Officer Program gets $42.5 million through 2028 to expand service accessibility.
- MFNPS Chief Jason Colon noted the funding enables officer training and equipment purchases, including surveillance cameras, while the service collaborates with the Winnipeg Police Service and Brandon Police Service to target gangs and drugs.
- Safety officers in Bunibonibee Cree Nation identified illicit substances leading to RCMP arrests across the province, prompting Manitoba Justice Minister Matt Wiebe to emphasize that enhanced local safety benefits all communities.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree stated the goal is to expand the safety officer program to all 63 First Nations by 2028, though leaders like Long Plain First Nation Chief David Meeches continue advocating for ongoing support.
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Ministers tout Indigenous policing investment
While no new money was announced for Indigenous policing on Friday, federal and provincial public safety ministers held a press conference in Brandon to announce $163.5 million in past funding commitments.
Manitoba - Governments invest in strengthening the Manitoba First Nations Police Service and First Nations Safety Officer Program
On October 16, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, and the Honourable Matt Wiebe, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Manitoba, announced $163.5 million for . . .
Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers to receive £163.5 million
Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers are set to receive $163.5 million from provincial and federal governments. However, some First Nation leaders have expressed concerns that this funding is insufficient to meet the needs of their communities.
BRANDON, MB, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- Media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Security
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