S2E21: Firearms, Justice, Sovereignty - Tyler Shandro - Minister of Justice for the Province of Alberta

Original Recording Date: 2023MAR22.

Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.

Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated.

TOPICS:

• Split of justice and public safety portfolios.
• Alberta Firearms Act.
  • Provincial vs. Federal powers.
  • Seizure Agents.
  • Legislation and fairness.
• Bail and Pre-charge changes.
  • Important information for justice system participants.
  • The big changes, (+) and (-).
  • Offenders, provincial or criminal punishment?
• Budget 2023.
  • Partnerships and working better together.
• Police reform.

REFERENCES / RESOURCES:

Important Links:

1. Alberta Firearms Act: https://www.alberta.ca/introducing-the-alberta-firearms-act.aspx.
2. Bail changes: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-demands-bail-changes-to-keep-more-violent-repeat-offenders-locked-up-1.6306686. 

Profiles:

1. Provincial Minister: https://www.alberta.ca/minister-of-justice.aspx. 
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/shandro?lang=en.