British Columbia mayors request urgent action on mental health crisis, bail reform, and enhanced policing.

Mayors and leaders in British Columbia are urging the provincial and federal governments to urgently address a critical mental health crisis and public safety issues. In a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Eby, they call for mandatory care for individuals with severe mental health and addiction disorders, bail reform for repeat offenders, and enhanced policing at Metro Vancouver ports. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim highlights the system's failure to protect the community effectively.

September 16, 2024
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