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Former criminal lawyer Danardo Jones and professor of of criminology Nicole Myers answer your questions about tackling violent crime in Canada. Also joining the discussion is Jeff Fawcett, mayor of Brandon, Manitoba. Plus, in hour two, family lawyer Justin Lee, divorce counsellor Vikki Stark, and the founder of One Family Law Melissa Bourgeois, give advice on separation.
Plus, what do you want to know about getting divorced?
CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2025 3:43 PM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
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What questions do you have about tackling violent crime in Canada?
This week, the Liberals announced new legislation targeting bail and sentencing changes, with the hopes of making bail more difficult for violent, repeat offenders. Politicians and police associations have been pushing for changes, but some critics have wondered how effective these changes will be at tackling violent crime. So how does the system work, and what changes are needed to make communities safer?
Danardo Jones is a former criminal lawyer and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Windsor. He’s also the former Director of Legal Services at the African Canadian Legal Clinic. Nicole Myers is an Associate Professor of Criminology at Queen’s University. They’ll answer your questions!
We’ll also hear from Brandon, Manitoba mayor Jeff Fawcett on the push for bail reform.
What do you want to know about getting divorced?
Breaking up is hard to do. And the cost-of-living is only making things more complicated. Prenups are becoming more popular will Millenials and Gen Z, according to recent polling, and Statistics Canada data shows more people are getting divorced later in life. So what advice do you need when it comes to prenups, separation, and helping the kids cope through it all? Justin Lee is a family lawyer. Vikki Stark is a psychotherapist and marriage and divorce counsellor. She’s also the author of several books including, “The Divorce Talk: How to Tell the Kids.” They’ll answer your questions!
We’ll also hear from Melissa Bourgeois, the founder of One Family Law, which is a one-of-kind service in Canada where couples hire one lawyer to assist them both through the process amicably.
