Media Advisory - Minister Anandasangaree to announce funding to support efforts in preventing gun and gang violence in New Westminster

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, July 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, along with Jake Sawatzky Member of Parliament for New Westminster-Burnaby-Maillardville, and His Worship Patrick Johnstone, Mayor for the City of New Westminster, for an announcement about the Government of Canada's efforts to keep Canadian communities safe.

A media availability will follow.

Event: In-person
Date: Monday, July 27, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. (PDT)
Location: New Westminster, BC

Notes for media:

• The event will take place outdoors.
• Media representatives who wish to attend the event must register with Public Safety Canada by emailing [email protected] to obtain event location and further access instructions.

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Contacts: Simon Lafortune, Deputy Director of Communications and Press Secretary, Office of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, [email protected]; Media Relations, Public Safety Canada, 613-991-0657, [email protected]