This week in Ottawa, yet another private member’s bill became the focus of considerable attention. This time, it was Bill C‑242, known as the Jail Not Bail Act, introduced by Conservative MP Arpan Khanna, who represents Oxford, Ontario. For those who attended my recent crime forum in Kelowna, MP Khanna participated as a guest, taking the time to listen directly to the serious concerns residents raised about crime in our community. The issue of repeat violent offenders being released only to re‑offend is not abstract—it is a reality that many families and businesses here in Kelowna are confronting. I have met with the City of Kelowna on this matter, which has clearly documented the significant and growing impact this problem is having locally. Similar concerns are being raised by residents and local leaders in communities across my riding. It is also important to recognize how we arrived at this point. In 2018, the Trudeau Liberal government passed Bill C‑75, amending the Criminal Code ...
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