A Winnipeg coffee shop owner is hopeful the provincial government's new security rebate will help protect some businesses, even though she is unlikely to benefit herself.

Bibban Rekhi hosted a Thursday NDP event at Coffee Culture, her Pembina Highway business, where Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced a $10-million fund for businesses that want to beef up security.

"This is a major fund," said Wiebe, calling it "unprecedented in terms of the per capita spend by government to support businesses across Canada."

The rebate is open to businesses with 75 or fewer employees, and comes after the NDP expanded a similar program this fall for homeowners and tenants.

Business can apply for up to $2,500 to over costs of surveillance systems, motion sensor lighting or other security systems. Mul

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