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PBS NewsHourAPR 2016
Canada: Carney Releases Liberal Public Safety Plan
Above: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney makes policy announcements on public safety measures, during a campaign rally in Brampton, Ontario, Canada on April 10, 2025. Image copyright: Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Liberal Party narrative
Prime Minister Carney's plan represents a comprehensive approach to public safety, balancing enforcement with prevention. It addresses immediate threats like gun violence and online hate, while strengthening border security to protect communities from American-sourced weapons and drugs. By investing in law enforcement and mental health supports, the Liberals aim to build safer communities without resorting to the failed, overly punitive measures of the past.
Conservative Party narrative
The Liberal crime strategy is a continuation of failed policies under Justin Trudeau that have led to a 50% increase in violent crime, with their catch-and-release approach allowing repeat offenders to stay on the streets. The same MPs backing Carney’s weak, politically-motivated and "hate" focused plan can’t be trusted to take real crime seriously. After years of failure, only Conservatives will implement truly tough measures to deter crime and restore safety in Canada.
New Democratic Party narrative
Mark Carney’s crime plan doubles down on failed enforcement-first thinking. The NDP knows Canadians won’t build safer communities with more jails and police alone. Jagmeet Singh’s approach tackles root causes—poverty, addiction, and lack of opportunity—while restoring border staff to stop gun smuggling. Prevention, not overcriminalization, is how we keep Canadians safe for the long term.