Mr. Speaker, first, I would like to recognize the loss of Olga Crombie in my community. She was a devoted wife, mother and pillar of her family, known for her fierce love, strength and selflessness. Her legacy will live on through her family. I want to give a special mention to her son, Steve.
I appreciate the member's remarks. Public safety can be complex, especially around pretrial detention. When it comes to repeat violent offenders, I think there is agreement in this House. We should know, though, that of those who are in pretrial detention, over 70% across this country are waiting for trial, and they are innocent until proven guilty. The evidence is that those who are subject to pretrial detention in the aggregate are more likely to recidivate when the case is closed.
Could the member speak to the complexities of pretrial detention and recidivism?