Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Government of the First Nations of Treaty 2 Territory (FNT2T) has established a Territorial Peacemaking Circle, which it says will be a better alternative for their communities than the federal government’s proposed Bill C-22.
Last week, the feds introduced the new bill to repeal mandatory minimum penalties for certain drug offences, penalties the Liberals say have disproportionately harmed Indigenous and Black offenders and those struggling with addictions.
The legislation would also allow for greater use of conditional sentences, such as house arrest, counselling or treatment, for people who do not pose a threat to public safety.