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 ArticlesSenate Curbs Spending on Language Training, Spousal TravelOct 03, 2025Marineland Asks Ottawa for Emergency Cash to Feed Whales—or Euthanasia ImminentOct 03, 2025Expect Retaliation After Starbucks Shooting of Organized Crime Figure, Expert SaysOct 03, 2025Negotiations at an Impasse as Second Phase of Transit Strikes in Montreal Nears EndOct 03, 2025Related Topicsgun crimeValérie PlanteMontreal Mayorpolice funding
