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Ontario Government Announces Measures on Repeat Violent Offenders

Justin Barber

Apr 30, 2025 — 1 min read

The Ontario government has announced new measures related to repeat violent offenders. According to the government, the measures are intended to increase compliance with release conditions and enhance police monitoring of individuals released on bail after being charged with violent offences. The announcement, made in Toronto, outlined proposed legislative changes and actions related to the supervision of these offenders.

Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner stated that the changes are aimed at ensuring that high-risk individuals are more closely supervised by law enforcement. The government indicated plans to provide additional resources to police for this purpose. The announcement did not include information about the number of individuals who may be affected or specific implementation details.

The government said the actions respond to concerns about repeat offences by people released on bail. No specific communities in Northeast Ontario were mentioned, and the measures apply across the province.

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