Overview of the Promise

During his 2025 election campaign, Mark Carney, as Liberal Party leader, promised to significantly increase the annual budget of the Canada Community Security Program. This commitment was aimed at enhancing protections for vulnerable communities and places of worship against hate-motivated violence and security threats. The program, administered by Public Safety Canada, provides funding for security infrastructure improvements, such as cameras, alarms, and fencing, to at-risk non-profit organizations, including religious institutions and community centers.

Actions Taken by the Carney Government

As of August 29, 2025, Mark Carney's government, which took office following the April 2025 federal election, has not announced or implemented any specific increases to the Canada Community Security Program's budget. The government has focused on broader fiscal planning, including a comprehensive spending review and preparations for the fall budget, but no targeted measures for this program have been detailed in official statements or releases.

Prime Minister Carney has emphasized national security and defence priorities, such as accelerating military spending to meet NATO's 2% GDP target and investing in the Canadian Armed Forces. However, these initiatives center on military and international defence rather than domestic community-level security programs like the one in question.

Legislation and Budgetary Developments

No legislation has been proposed or passed specifically related to increasing the Canada Community Security Program's budget. The government's first federal budget is scheduled for the autumn of 2025, as announced by Carney in May. In preparation, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has directed cabinet members to identify ambitious savings proposals, including cuts to program spending, to reallocate resources. This review could potentially free up funds for priorities like community security, but no explicit commitments or allocations for the program have been made public.

While the government has pledged significant new spending in areas like defence (with plans to add billions to reach NATO targets) and other sectors, such as public broadcasting, there is no indication that the Canada Community Security Program has been included in these early announcements or planning documents.

Progress on Key Promise Elements

The promise includes two main elements: a significant increase in the program's annual budget and the goal of helping protect vulnerable communities and places of worship. To date, neither element has seen concrete action. No budget enhancements have been approved, and there are no reported initiatives or funding announcements aimed at bolstering security for these groups under the program. Given that the government's term began in spring 2025 and the budget is pending, efforts appear stalled at the planning stage without specific advancements.

Overall Status

This promise is not started.