Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to combat crime

Today, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new measures to protect Canadians and keep our communities safe.

Next week, the government will table legislation to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent and repeat offenders – those accused of serious crimes like violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault.

The legislation will also allow consecutive sentencing, so multiple crimes mean longer time behind bars. There will also be harsher penalties for organized retail theft and restrictions on conditional sentences for a number of sexual offences.

Government will also hire 1,000 RCMP personnel.