Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement at an RCMP detachment in Etobicoke, Ont., on Oct. 16, 2025. The Canadian Press/Laura Proctor
Commentary
Crime and justice reform issues usually get little more than a casual nod during federal elections in Canada. The 2025 election was an exception, with both the Liberals and Conservatives vowing to take a tough-on-crime approach. Public disorder related to an ongoing opioid addiction epidemic and some high-profile cases of violent repeat offenders being released led to demands for justice reform, and the Carney Liberals are now making legislative changes.
