Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced new measures to combat crime in Canada.

On Thursday, the Liberal government stated it would introduce new initiatives to “protect Canadians and keep communities safe.”

“In Canada, you should be able to wake up, get in your car, drive to work, come home, and sleep soundly at night. When laws repeatedly fail to protect those basic rights, we need new laws,” stated Carney in the announcement .

“Canada’s new government is taking decisive action to combat crime and build stronger communities – where Canadians can feel secure in their homes, safe in their neighbourhoods, and in control of their future.”

As part of this pledge, the federal government will table new legislation next week to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent an

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