06/17/2026
Safer Streets Moving Forward - Giving credit where credit is due.
After 35 years in policing, I learned that public safety is not partisan. Victims care about results.
That is why I welcome Canada's recent Bail and Sentencing Reform legislation.
Following the Liberal government's Bill C-75 fiasco in 2019, many police leaders, premiers, mayors, victims' advocates, and community members raised concerns about repeat violent offenders being released and reoffending.
In response, Parliament recently introduced bipartisan reforms—proof that Liberals and Conservatives can work together when public safety is at stake.
These reforms:
• Make bail more difficult for certain repeat violent offenders
• Expand reverse-onus provisions in specific cases
• Require greater consideration of violent criminal histories
• Strengthen consequences for repeated breaches of release conditions
• Enhance accountability for repeat and organized violent crime
This is a rare example of broad political agreement on public safety.
Concerns were raised.
Governments listened.
Parliament acted.
Now the focus is implementation.
Police, Crown attorneys, defence counsel, and judges each have a role to play.
Success will be measured by results:
Safer streets.
Fewer repeat violent offenders.
Greater accountability.
Stronger public confidence.
As a retired police sergeant, I believe every victim prevented and every offender held accountable is a step in the right direction.
The debate is over. The legislation is in place. Now Canadians deserve to see the results.
Public safety matters.
