As the order of government closest to the people, municipalities understand the changes required for their communities to remain safe and functional. This election, SUMA is advocating for a strong, interconnected, and well-resourced system of municipal bylaws and provincial legislation—essential components for urban municipalities to continue serving as the best places to live, work, and play.
As mental health and addictions issues have increased, our RCMP and police services have taken on the primary burden, even though situations often require different skillsets. To more effectively and efficiently address mental health and addictions issues while keeping our communities safe, SUMA is calling on the next provincial government to modernize The Police Act, develop more cooperative arrangements with other specialized service providers, and help municipalities with enforcing bylaws.
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