The province has announced sweeping new changes to the Provincial Bail System, which it says will crack down on repeat offenders.
The five-point plan includes bolstering crown bail policies, which includes considering the impacts of bail on victims and the community, especially in cases of intimate partner violence and chronic violent offenders.
It also includes 500 thousand dollars towards implementing an enhanced Community Monitoring and Supervision program, which will provide supervision and expanded support to chronic offenders - including mental health and substance use supports.
The province also announced that it plans to hold a public safety summit this spring as part of the plan, which will see the sharing of priorities among law enforcement and community members, while also addressing the root causes of crime.
Funding has also been earmarked to allow for the hiring of 12 new officers in Winnipeg that will focus on offenders that breach release conditions imposed by the courts, particularly when it comes to cases of intimate partner violence.
And there is money to improve data collection and monitoring of people out on bail.
