Today, 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 two major initiatives under the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program that respond to the unique needs and priorities of First Nations in Manitoba.
The Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) will receive close to $121 million over four years to help build long-term capacity and advance First Nations‑led, culturally informed policing in the communities they serve. This funding supports a series of priority initiatives, including the establishment of a dedicated training academy, and the expansion of MFNPS services to the Fisher River Cree Nation and the Gambler First Nation.
A further $42.5 million is being invested in the expansion of the Manitoba First Nations Safety Officer Program making the program available to all First Nations across the province that wish to participate. This is intended to ensure dedicated First Nations Safety Officer capacity in every community by March 2028 and provide enhanced training, equipment, and communications tools. First Nations Safety Officers help prevent crime, respond to local safety concerns, enforce community bylaws and certain provincial laws, and support police when required.
The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba remain committed to working with Indigenous governments, local leadership, and communities to build predictable, sustainable, and culturally informed policing that improves safety and well‑being for Indigenous communities.
