Ontario Investing to Keep Thunder Bay Safe

May 14, 2025

Funding for new video surveillance equipment and improved technology will help police prevent crime, especially gun and gang violence
May 9th, 2025

Thunder Bay — The Ontario government is investing $254,730 to help the Thunder Bay Police Service expand its video surveillance systems and better protect the community against crime and the threat of gun and gang violence.

Funding is being delivered through the Ontario Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Grant Program and can be used to replace outdated equipment, expand or enhance current technology, and install new or additional CCTV surveillance cameras in areas where gun and gang violence and correlated crimes, such as drug and human trafficking, are most prevalent.

“I’m proud to see our government taking meaningful action to support the safety of families in Thunder Bay. By investing in updated CCTV infrastructure, we’re giving our police service the tools they need to address gun and gang violence, and to protect our community from serious criminal activity.” said The Hon. Kevin Holland, MPP for Thunder Bay – Atikokan “ I want to thank the Thunder Bay Police Service for their ongoing dedication, and Premier Ford and Minister Kerzner for their continued leadership in supporting frontline policing.”

“CCTV surveillance systems are an important part of local police work to detect, prevent and deter criminal activity, especially in areas of gun and gang violence and other serious crimes,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “Through this grant program, our government led by Premier Ford is ensuring police services have the tools and resources they need to help protect their communities and keep Ontarians safe.”

“This funding enhances our ability to prevent, deter, and investigate criminal activity, helping us better protect the people of Thunder Bay.” said Thunder Bay Police Chief Darcy Fleury “I am grateful to the Ministry of the Solicitor General for investing in the safety of our community.”

Launched in August 2020, the Ontario CCTV Grant program is part of Ontario’s Guns, Gangs and Violence Reduction Strategy. The funding being provided to the Thunder Bay Police Service supports one of 14 projects across the province, for a total investment of $2 million for 2024-2025.

QUICK FACTS

  • The grant funding covers 50 per cent of project costs up to a maximum of $300,000 for each successful project.

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