Many of the investments had previously been announced as part of the city's $5.2 billion budget last month.

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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe announced increased investments in public safety that includes $1 million to enhance security in the ByWard Market with private security guards to “fill the gaps” and augment the police presence in the heritage district. Article content

The announcement came as part of the mayor’s public safety action plan that was unveiled Thursday as Sutcliffe was joined by Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs, Ottawa Paramedic Chief Pierre Poirier and Ottawa Fire Services Chief Paul Hutt at City Hall. Article content Article content

Many of the investments had previously been announced as part of the city’s $5.2 billion budget last month, including the hirin

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