Rising crime in rural Canada

AI summary

The petitioners, who identify themselves as residents of Canada, say the crime rate in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan threatens public safety, community wellbeing and economic activity; they cite figures since 2015 (violent crime +32%, gang-related homicides +92%) and say repeat violent offenders are obtaining bail more easily. The petition asks the Government of Canada to deliver a detailed plan to address rising rural crime and to repeal what the petitioners describe as "soft-on-crime" and "catch-and-release" policies. No government response is included with the petition.

AI summaries describe petitioners’ requests and claims. Consult the official record for the full text.

Official petition

PETITION TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED WHEREAS The crime rate in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan continues to pose a significant threat to public safety, community wellbeing, and economic success; Since 2015, violent crime has increased by 32%, gang-related homicides have increased by 92%, violent, repeat offenders are obtaining bail much more easily, and increasing daily acts of crime and violence are putting Canadians at risk; Local businesses should not have to accept the financial and economic consequences of the government's lack of action in addressing crime. We, the undersigned, residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: Deliver a detailed plan to specifically address the rising rate of crime in rural Canada; Repeal soft-on-crime and catch-and-release policies that have directly contributed to the rising rate of crime in Canada.

Government response

No government response is available yet.