Manitoba Economy and Fiscal Update 2023

Safer Streets We've taken a balanced approach to crime that addresses root causes like homelessness, addiction challenges and mental health issues, while also getting tough on violent crime and violent criminals with the following actions: ✓ adding 29 Crown attorneys to prosecute violent criminals ✓ our two-year, $51.8-million Violent Crime Strategy is enhancing policing and public safety initiatives to crack down on crime ✓ investing nearly $3.4-million to develop 400 new community-based social housing units this year, through rent supplement agreements ✓ increasing funding for overnight shelters ✓ funding 1,648 new addictions treatment spaces – surpassing target of 1,000 Manitoba N

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