Bail Reform Only Way to Stop Violent Repeat Offenders, OPP Commissioner Tells Federal Committee

Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique speaks to media during a press conference at the Haldimand OPP detachment in Cayuga, Ont., on Dec. 28, 2022. Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press

Jail and bail reform is the only effective way to protect the public from repeat, violent offenders, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner Thomas Carrique told a federal justice committee Wednesday.

“The public’s right to be protected from these offenders must be given far greater weight than is currently the case when bail matters are considered,” he said.