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Podcast: North Star with Ellin Bessner
Episode: Ottawa just overhauled its grant program for security upgrades. Some Jewish leaders call it a ‘game-changer’
Description: Just before Canadian Jews gather to observe the New Year on Wednesday, the federal government has announced some long-requested changes to a program that has helped nearly 500 synagogues, schools and community centres pay for panic buttons, security cameras, fencing and other vital safety equipment to date. Until now, Jewish leaders have long complained that Public Safety Canada’s Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) had too much red tape and hasn’t covered nearly enough of the financial burden for keeping Jews safe to worship, study and play–especially in the face of rising antisemitism.
The new program–now called Canada Community...