Canada’s premiers are calling for stronger bail conditions to reduce violent crime, as they gathered for a Council of the Federation meeting in Winnipeg.
“Our discussions today were focused on building stronger communities for all Canadians, beginning with shared public safety challenges arising from violent crime in our communities,” Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, chair of the Council of the Federation, which is made up of Canada’s premiers and territorial leaders, said on July 11.
Many have blamed some of the violent crimes plaguing cities on repeat offenders out on bail. One recent example is a stabbing on a Toronto subway on July 6 where a man was sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The suspect was out on bail at the time….