The Safe Streets and Communities Act has passed in the House of Commons despite the objections of a local lawyers group.
The Kenora Lawyers Sentencing Group has opposed changes to bill C-10 saying it will result in more youth and aboriginal people ending up in jail.
Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford is defending the act and says they did consult local residents.
Rickford says the government plans to phase in a number of elements in the bill, so the provinces will have time to absorb some of the increased costs resulting from the legislation.
The Safe Streets and Communities Act has passed in the House of Commons despite the objections of a local lawyers group.
