CanadaMontreal Invests $5.5 Million to Boost Police Resources to Fight Gang CrimeSavePrintMontreal Mayor Valerie Plante and Police Chief Sylvain Caron chat following a news conference in Montreal on February 11, 2021. The Canadian Press/Paul ChiassonThe Canadian Press8/30/2021|Updated: 8/30/2021Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says the city will invest an additional $5.5 million in its police force in order to help fight gun crime.Plante said today alongside Chief Sylvain Caron that the amount would to dedicated to the effort to eradicate criminal gangs.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWestern and Northern Canada Braces for Chilly, Snowy ChristmasDec 24, 2025Ottawa Runs Budgetary Deficit of $18.4 Billion for April-to-October PeriodDec 24, 2025Convicted Terrorist Said Namouh Still Poses Risk of Violent Extremism: Parole BoardDec 23, 2025Quebec Paramedics, Ambulance Technicians to Strike Dec. 24 but Keep Essential ServiceDec 23, 2025Related Topicsgun crimeValérie PlanteMontreal Mayorpolice funding
