B.C. has already taken a number of steps, such as directing new teams of prosecutors, probation officers and police to focus on repeat offenders within existing federal law.
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the federal government needs to reform Canada's bail system now instead of simply talking about it.
Eby says the province is also "trying to interrupt the cycle" of people reoffending by providing programs such as peer responders and pairing police with mental health workers, but what B.C. can do is limited without a "strong federal partner." Liberal critic for the attorney general Mike de Jong told the legislature the problem of the “catch-and-release” system for repeat offenders is getting worse and the NDP government needs to make changes.
Lametti, speaking at a parliamentary committee meeting on Monday, said he has already talked with some provincial counterparts about the issue and is prepared to make changes to bail rules.
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