Ottawa, On. – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced at a press conference on Wednesday July 8th, that in the past 6 months the occurance of violent crimes has risen 13 per cent. Minster Nicholson stated that the rise is likely due to the falling economy and has stated that the Canadian Governement is keeping a close eye on the situation and is currently considering a one time grant to all large municipalities in order to temporarily boost their Police Force with new equipment and staff.