Surrey MLA criticizes provincial government's $5 million crime-fighting fund as insufficient.

SURREY MLA Elenore Sturko criticized the BC NDP government's $5 million allocation to fight crime in downtown areas, calling it "pitiful" and insufficient. Sturko argues the funds won't address root causes like mental health and addiction. In response, Public Safety Minister Garry Begg defended the amount, saying it's a start and that more funding discussions are in progress.