Drug treatment court receives $1.2M in federal funding

The Winnipeg Drug Treatment Court will receive $1.2 million in federal funds, over the next three years.

Manitoba Justice Minister James Allum announced the three-year funding agreement Friday. The province will manage the federal contribution, which supports the continuation of the drug treatment court.

"This successful program addresses the root cause of criminal behaviour, to give participants the supports and strategies they need to live a productive and positive lifestyle," said Allum.

The Winnipeg Drug Treatment Court receives federal funding as a part of Canada's national drug strategy.

Allum said new funding is expected to be in place on Apr. 1, 2015, and the program will resume taking new admissions when restructuring is complete.