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Federal funds for Sikh Society of Calgary help improve security from hate-motivated crimesCALGARY, Sept. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Canadians have the right to be free to practice their faith and culture without fear. Today, Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, on behalf of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced over $79,000 in federal funding provided to the Sikh Society of Calgary under the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). This funding supported recent security upgrades to the Gurdwara, the community's place of worship. The upgrades included the installation of a Closed Circuit TV system, an alarm system, exterior security and flood lighting, as well as the construction of fences and gates to ensure that community members can practise their activities peacefully. Quotes "The funding provided to the Sikh Society of Calgary means greater peace of mind and a safer and more secure Gurdwara, for the community. The Security Infrastructure Program is an importantinitiative to help protect all Canadians' right to be free to practise their faith and culture without fear. There is no place for these crimes in Canada. There is no social license for hate, not in Canada." - Kent Hehr, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre "The Sikh Society of Calgary is very grateful to be receiving the Security Infrastructure Program contribution from the Government of Canada. This grant is very valuable in helping to protect targeted communities who are at risk of hate crimes. We comment the government for providing financial help to ensure all Canadians are safe and treated fairly." - Harsukjit Chahal, Board of Trustees Member, Sikh Society of Calgary Quick Facts
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