No one should feel unsafe in their community. But there are still too many stories of crime – here and across North America. And many communities are facing real challenges with toxic drugs, homelessness, and mental health.

That’s why we’re taking action to fight crime, support the most vulnerable, and keep people safe and communities strong:

• Hiring over 250 police officers and working with the police to launch new specialized teams to go after guns, gangs, and drugs.
• Leading the push to get the federal government to change federal bail rules to keep repeat offenders off our streets.
• Going after organized crime and money laundering, and seizing criminals’ fast cars, luxury goods, and real estate holdings.
• Strengthening services to support victims of crime and survivors.

And our work is making a difference:

• BC has the lowest rate of violent crime against children and the lowest rate of violent crime against seniors of the major provinces.
• Since the Canada-wide increase in pandemic violent crime, we are the only major province to reduce our violent crime rate, including a 5.5% reduction in the rate of violence against women.
• The Vancouver Police Department says stranger attacks have been cut in half and the Kelowna Police Department says that our new teams are making a real difference on the ground.

But instead of going after organized crime, John Rustad wants to cut the services that help prevent crime and keep communities safe – like healthcare, homes, and treatment – and leave police to deal with the consequences. In government, he ignored money laundering that fueled gangs, guns and toxic drugs on our streets. And he cut crime prevention and victims services funding.

That's the wrong way to keep you feeling safe and supported in your community. Learn more about our approach here.