Mayor on Parliament Hill to Push for Bail Reform at Commons Committee

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Released: October 21, 2025 at 9:31 a.m.
Brandon joins campaign highlighting repeat offenders driving crime across Manitoba

Today, Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham is in Ottawa to present to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Beginning at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET), Mayor Gillingham will join other advocates and experts for a public hearing with Members of Parliament on the need for stronger bail reform.

At the hearing, Mayor Gillingham will call for legislation to:

  • Strengthen consideration of public safety in bail hearings
  • Remove statutory release for repeat offenders who violate probation conditions
  • Improve rehabilitation and bail enforcement measures
  • Enhance data collection and transparency on crime committed while on bail

The hearing can be viewed live at: ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/JUST

Also today, Brandon Mayor Jeff Fawcett is expected to issue his first Repeat Offender Bulletin, becoming the second Manitoba mayor to join the campaign launched by Gillingham earlier this fall.

“I’m glad to see Mayor Fawcett be part of this effort,” said Gillingham. “Habitual offenders are a major driver of crime across Manitoba, and these bulletins remind governments why bail reform must protect the public.”

Mayor Gillingham also released the fifth instalment of Winnipeg’s Repeat Offender Bulletin series, featuring a case of an individual convicted of attempted murder while on bail.

Repeat Offender Bulletin #5

This individual was involved in gang activity and has a long history of violent offences in Winnipeg.

  • In November 2015, the offender was granted bail after being arrested for a violent offence, despite police opposition.
  • While on bail, the individual was arrested again for another violent offence. Police once more opposed release.
  • In March 2016, the offender was granted bail a second time.
  • While on that second release, the offender produced a firearm and wounded three people.
  • The offender was later arrested and, in 2021, convicted of attempted murder using a firearm.

Last week’s bulletin was delayed due to legal review.

“Both the Winnipeg Police Service and I are taking care to ensure these bulletins do not reference active court cases,” said Gillingham. “Contrary to what some critics have claimed, these examples are drawn from closed cases to demonstrate why reform is needed.”

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