A Coalition of Metro Vancouver officials is asking the provincial and federal governments to do something about public safety and the ongoing mental health crisis. The list of demands include:
- Provincial Mandatory Care and Federal Support: Mandatory care is urgently needed to address the escalating mental health and addictions crisis. Urgent action is needed by the Federal Government to provide legal and financial support to Provinces as they implement mandatory care for individuals with severe mental health and substance use disorders.
- Meaningful Bail Reform for Repeat Offenders: To safeguard public safety, both the provincial and federal governments must take swift action to reform bail conditions, ensuring that repeat offenders who pose a threat to communities are kept off the streets.
- A Federal Plan to Secure Our Ports: A national strategy is needed to secure Vancouver’s and the region’s ports and stop the flow of illicit drugs from coming in and the export of stolen vehicles.
