NDP MLAs Choi, Chouhan, and Kang say funding will support crime prevention projects in Burnaby
BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Paul Choi, Raj Chouhan, and Anne Kang say that people of Burnaby will benefit from projects that will advance public safety, help prevent violence, and promote healing.
“Projects that teach youth crime prevention are very beneficial for the health of our community,” says Paul Choi, MLA for Burnaby South-Metrotown. “That’s why our government is funding programs like the Police Judo Juniors, who empower youth by teaching self-defense, as well as life skills that lead to positive livelihoods.”
In Burnaby, 4 projects are receiving a total of $160,000 to implement crime prevention and remediation projects in their community. Local projects include:
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Dixon Transition Society, Healing Circles, Sense of Belonging Initiative – $40,000
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Odd Squad Productions Society, Police Judo Juniors Personal Development Program – $40,000
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Leo Street Youth and Family Services Society, Community Connections Program – $40,000
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W.I.N.G.S. Fellowship Ministries, MenTOR (MEN Transforming Our Relationships) – $40,000
“Sadly, many families experience domestic violence. However, we have incredible organizations like the Dixon Transition Society that provides services for affected families,” says Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby Centre. “I am grateful that our government supports programs like their culturally safe healing services for Indigenous families.”
The New Democrat government is providing $9.1M in one-time grants through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program to support 166 community projects across the province. These projects are being led by local governments, community-based not-for-profits, school districts, health authorities, academic institutions, police departments and Indigenous organizations.
$900,000 of the $9.1M will support specialized police equipment and training, $500,000 will support the Anti-Hate Community Support Fund, and $200,000 will support the response to the April 26 tragedy after the Lapu Lapu festival.
The Civil Forfeiture Office was established in 2006 with the purpose of removing the tools and proceeds of unlawful activity and redirecting them back into programs that support community safety and crime prevention initiatives.
Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025PSSG0025-000538
Quotes: “This funding is going towards confronting the roots of crime, and promoting healthy, safe lifestyles,” says Raj Chouhan, MLA for Burnaby-New Westminster. “Programs like MenTOR and Community Connections Program are doing fantastic work that will benefit Burnaby for years to come.”