B.C.’s expanded chronic offender initiative welcomed but concerns raised (opens original article in a new tab)

B.C. introduces a new initiative to address chronic property crime and public disorder through regional hubs, but faces criticism from local business leaders and prosecutors over resource gaps and policy decisions.

• B.C. launches Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative with 12 regional hubs to monitor 420 high-risk individuals
• Kelowna business community and prosecutors express concerns over insufficient resources and lack of involuntary care facility inclusion
• Ministry of Finance defends PST expansion as necessary for economic alignment and funding core services