Commentary
Justice issues are always of concern for Canadians, but they rarely draw much attention during federal elections. Polling indicates crime and public safety didn’t even register in the top 14 issues for Canadians in this election.
The Conservatives had proposed policy items on this file prior to the election campaign. Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre has also made proposals for justice reform on the campaign trail, and it was refreshing to see both Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney address justice in their platforms this week.
However, both announcements fell short of what’s needed, and some of the proposals could be seen as playing to the leaders’ support bases rather than thoughtful suggestions for justice reform….