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Would bail reform help reduce crime?

Would bail reform help reduce crime?

Update: 2025-10-21

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The federal government will table legislation this week aiming to crack down on crime, including implementing bail reform. It's a move B.C. mayors have called for, arguing repeat offenders keep returning to the community. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and defence lawyer Rob Dhanu join the show to discuss the effectiveness of the bail reform legislation.

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Would bail reform help reduce crime?

Would bail reform help reduce crime?