Mayor Sohi, Justice Minister Shandro to meet Tuesday to discuss downtown crime

Amarjeet Sohi (left) and Tyler Shandro (right) in a side-by-side montage. (Credits: The Canadian Pess)

By The Canadian Press

Posted May 31, 2022 1:54 pm.

Last Updated May 31, 2022 1:55 pm.

Alberta’s justice minister and Edmonton’s mayor are to meet today to discuss a spike in violent crime on downtown streets and on public transit.

BACKGROUND: Alberta justice minister demands answers from Edmonton on crime

Last week, Tyler Shandro demanded a report from the city on what is being done to get crime under control.

Shandro gave the city two weeks to respond and pointed to the recent killings of two men in the Chinatown district.

On Monday, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi outlined a partial plan, which includes $1 million to revitalize Chinatown and grants for businesses to upgrade their security.

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Wen Wong, the executive director of the Chinatown and Area Business Association, says he is angry that Chinatown is falling apart and both levels of government should be ashamed for neglecting the community for years.

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City Council responds to the Justice Minister’s letter that gives them two weeks to make a plan to clean up downtown. What’s being done address safety concerns?
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