Hub Podcasts How Ontario can solve its crime epidemic
Aug 11, 2025
Josh Dehaas, counsel for the Canadian Constitution Foundation and host of the Not Reserving Judgment podcast, dives into Ontario's rising crime rates. He discusses four innovative policy solutions, emphasizing the need for court reform and effective addiction treatment. Dehaas contrasts urban and rural crime trends, critiques harm reduction strategies, and reveals inefficiencies in the justice and healthcare systems. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement in policy-making for a safer Ontario.
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Crime Severity Index Is Rising
- The Crime Severity Index shows Ontario is becoming more dangerous.
- Property crime, shoplifting, and violent crime have all increased.
Decarceration Increases Repeat Offending
- Lower prison populations have increased the number of active offenders on the street.
- Repeat offenders commit many crimes annually, driving overall crime rates up.
Court Delays Let Cases Get Dropped
- Fix court staffing, tech, and translation failures to prevent needless delays.
- Speeding up court processes reduces dismissals and keeps offenders accountable.