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The Canadian government has announced funding under the Marine Security Contribution Program for nearly 400 separate projects aimed at enhancing security in the country’s ports and marine facilities. A total of Cdn$42 million will be spent on 101 ports and marine facilities on projects such as surveillance systems, dockside and perimeter security improvements, acquisition of communications, command and control equipment, and security training and design. In making the announced allocations, the government also announced that it is extending the funding umbrella to cover domestic ferry operations. Overall, the five-year maritime security program will contribute Cdn$115 million towards security systems and programs, helping them to meet the requirements of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations and to continue to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Funds are provided on a cost-shared basis, with 75 percent provided directly by the government and the remainder by the recipient. …and pushes on transit too The Canadian government has also announced a hefty chunk of change for urban mass transit systems, releasing Cdn$37 million for various systems across the country. Among the city systems receiving funding are Montreal (over Cdn$11 million), Ottawa (about Cdn$1 million), Toronto (Cdn$9.6 million), Calgary (Cdn$811,000) and Vancouver (Cdn$12.9 million). The money is part of an overall Cdn$95 rail and urban transit security program. |
