Parliamentary District Policing Program

• The maximum contribution for the project is capped at $50 million.
• Total government assistance (federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal) must not exceed 100% of eligible expenditures.
• Administrative expenses funded by Public Safety must not exceed 15% of the contribution amount, unless already covered under another approved line item.

• The applicant must be the City of Ottawa.
• The project must address policing and security within the Parliamentary District.
• The proposed initiative must align with the objectives of enhancing safety and security in the Parliamentary District.

Who is eligible?

• The City of Ottawa

Who is not eligible

• All companies, organizations, and industries other than the City of Ottawa are not eligible.
• Federal government departments and federal Crown corporations (such as the RCMP) are not eligible.

Eligible expenses

• Salaries, wages, overtime, and benefits directly linked to the project.
• Rent, utilities, set-up, modification, and maintenance of offices and buildings used for project purposes.
• Leased space for employees, assets, or goods specifically for project activities.
• Purchase or leasing, maintenance, and fuel costs for vehicles used in the project.
• Office equipment, program supplies, materials, and educational or outreach materials for project execution.
• Training costs, including development of training manuals and procedures.
• Professional and consulting fees directly related to project objectives, including preparation of audited financial statements.
• Computer services, library expenses, research costs, and subscription or data access fees related to project outcomes.
• Administrative expenses up to 15% of Public Safety funding, directly tied to project administration.
• Costs for purchase or upgrades of police equipment, technology, or services necessary to strengthen project capacity.
• Other extraordinary, reasonable, and justifiable policing costs, as approved by the Minister, necessary for additional public safety and security services within the scope of the project.

Eligible geographic areas

• City of Ottawa

• The extent to which the project directly supports and advances the objectives and priorities of the PDPP.
• The amount of funding requested relative to available resources and whether proposed expenses are eligible and reasonable.
• The applicant's capacity to develop, implement, manage, monitor, document, and evaluate activities within the specified time frame and budget.
• The Minister’s previous experience in working with the applicant, including degree of collaboration and the history and success of past projects.
• Level of support from relevant stakeholders, including provincial/territorial governments, federal departments, agencies, and other partners.

• The maximum contribution available under the program is $50 million per project.
• The program is in effect from May 1, 2024, through March 31, 2029.
• Recipients must report on both financial and performance outcomes, which may include activity and data reports, as detailed in the funding agreement.
• Any intellectual property produced remains with the recipient, but usage by the Minister may require supplementary agreement clauses.