On December 11th, the provincial government opened the portal for businesses to apply for a new security rebate. Eligible businesses will receive up to $2,500 per location. This financial assistance can be used for the purchase and installation of security equipment or property damage repairs. Purchases and installations made from August 23, 2024 on are eligible.
Eligible upgrades, repairs, and expenses include:
- security and doorbell cameras
- alarm systems
- motion detectors
- window protection
- anti-graffiti film and paints
- security fencing and lighting
- broken windows
- broken doors and locks
- damages from forced entry or arson
- insurance deductibles related to damage repairs
- graffiti removal
- replacement of signage and cash systems
- temporary boarding or fencing to secure premises until permanent repairs can be made
This program is aimed at small businesses. To be eligible, businesses must have 75 full time equivalent (FTE) employees or less (eg. 150 employees working half time is the equivalent of 75 full time employees) at the location they applied for. A total of $10 million has been allocated to this program, it is first-come first-served.