Item - 2024.MM22.21
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 9 and 10, 2024 with amendments.
MM22.21 - Request for Federal and Provincial Support in Bail Reform - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to come together to ensure that all bail reform changes made as part of Bill C-48 are being effectively implemented, resourced, and are meeting the goals and outcomes intended in the legislation.
2. City Council request the Government of Canada to work with the Province of Ontario and the Toronto Police Service to optimize the existing bail system using data-driven recommendations made by the Province and local police to best assist with law enforcement and public safety objectives.
3. City Council request the Province of Ontario to allocate additional funding and resources to support the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto as critical partners in our justice system, specifically to:
a. improve monitoring of individuals released on bail to reduce the risk of re-offending; and
b. develop and fund programs addressing the root causes of recidivism, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and rehabilitation programs.
4. City Council request the City Manager to collaborate with the Toronto Police Service and other relevant local stakeholder organizations to collect data on the impact of current bail policies on public safety and report to City Council with recommendations for reforms to both the Federal and Provincial governments.
5. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to ensure that bail decisions take into account potential risks to public safety and that imposed conditions are enforceable and sufficient to protect the community.
6. City Council forward this item to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Attorney General of Ontario, and the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services for their consideration and necessary action.
7. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2025 on how municipal governments and agencies can support more positive bail outcomes and enhance community safety by reducing recidivism and addressing its root causes.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM22.21 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Oct-10-2024 2:40 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM22.21 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Gord Perks, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Ausma Malik, Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to report to the Economic and Community Development Committee in the first quarter of 2025 on how municipal governments and agencies can support more positive bail outcomes and enhance community safety by reducing recidivism and addressing its root causes.
Adoption of Member Motion MM22.21 Recommendation 1 only:
1. City Council request the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to come together to ensure that all bail reform changes made as part of Bill C-48 are being effectively implemented, resourced, and are meeting the goals and outcomes intended in the legislation.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-10-2024 8:30 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM22.21 - Adopt the item as amended, part 1 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Olivia Chow, Jamaal Myers, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
Adoption of Member Motion MM22.21 Recommendation 5 only:
5. City Council request the Attorney General of Ontario and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada to ensure that bail decisions take into account potential risks to public safety and that imposed conditions are enforceable and sufficient to protect the community.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-10-2024 8:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM22.21 - Adopt the Item as amended, Part 5 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Olivia Chow, Jamaal Myers, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
Adopt the balance of the Item, as amended.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-10-2024 8:33 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM22.21 - Balance of the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Alejandra Bravo, Ausma Malik, Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Olivia Chow, Jamaal Myers, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
Councillor Bravo, rising on a Point of Order, requested that Council vote separately on Recommendations 1 and 5.