Carney's Crime Fight: Public's View & New Measures

0:00Prime Minister Mark Carney's team ran polls last November and December to gauge how Canadians feel about their fight against crime. The results were rough. Most folks think the government's not doing enough on everything from break ins to online scams and they see the justice. System as too easy on criminals while short-changing victims. Carney owned up to it ahead of a visit to a Brampton police spot this Tuesday, calling for non-stop federal action. Police pushing bail reforms, stronger borders, a gun buyback, and cash for more cops. But only 17% of people noticed any of that. Boaters in places like Brampton, Surrey, and Calgary handed the Liberals' losses last spring, partly blaming a soft on crime rep. Poll experts say the public wants repeat offenders locked up longer and tougher bail rules across the board. Meanwhile, new polls showed over 40% nationwide think crime policies on the wrong track, except in Quebec where it's flipped. Just believe courts treat victims unfairly and go too light on lawbreakers.

1:01Carney's squad announced fresh moves against extortion rings in Brampton that same day, insisting any crime is too much. They're seeing dips in some spots, but no public trust lags expect more grind to turn the tide. Vancouver News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.