Stricter bail a ‘balancing act’ with overrepresented groups: police chiefs

OTTAWA — The leader of Canada’s police chiefs says it’s a balancing act to toughen up the bail system without the risk of more people of colour ending up behind bars.
Danny Smyth, president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, made the comments today after meeting other chiefs to discuss opportunities for more immigrants to become officers.
His comments come as the federal Liberal cabinet meets ahead of Parliament’s return next month, when housing, immigration