Canada's National Police Federation frustrated over repeat violent offenders being released on bail

Canada's National Police Federation (NPF) held a news conference Tuesday discussing its new report regarding recommendations for governments to collectively address Canada's Criminal Justice System when it comes to bail reform. "Smart Bail Initiatives: A Progressive Approach to Reforming Canada's Bail System" was released at this year's meeting of Canada's Premiers.

"Over the past year the conversation has taken on a new dimension with several high-profile and violent crimes committed by individuals on bail and the unfortunate on-duty deaths of numerous police officers in Canada under similar circumstances," said Brian Sauvé, president and CEO of the NPF.

"We hear [member] frustrations about accused persons released on bail and continue to commit repeat violent crimes while awaiting trial. Canadians as well are concerned about our justice system is not keeping our communities safe," Sauvé said.

Sauvé added that "since 2005-06, there are more people in pre-trial detention than convicted to a sentence in provincial custody. In 2021-22, over 70 per cent of the provincial jail population across Canada was in pre-trial detention."

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