HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-25 - No. 18 :1.
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CITYOF• -CANADA
N AURA iALLL
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
September 16, 2025
No. 18 — Motion - Call for Reforms Following Heinous Crime in Welland
Moved by: Councillor Mona Patel
Seconded by: Councillor Chris Dabrowski
Motion
WHEREAS the recent assault of a child in Welland has shaken our entire region, and our
communities share in the grief and outrage.
WHEREAS this horrific crime was committed by a repeat offender, highlighting the failures of
the current justice system.
WHEREAS the revolving door of justice is putting our children, families, and neighborhoods at
risk, with offenders too often released back into our communities.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Niagara Falls stand with the City of Welland
in calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to take urgent action to:
• End the revolving door justice system.
• Strengthen bail laws and ensure repeat offenders are kept off our streets.
• Impose tougher sentencing for serious crimes, particularly those involving
children.
• Strengthen and expand the Sexual Offender Registry, including stronger monitoring
and restrictions for repeat and high-risk offenders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister, the
Premier and all Niagara municipalities, all Niagara Members of Provincial Parliament, all
Niagara Members of Parliament, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the
Minister of Public Safety, the Attorney General of Ontario, and the Solicitor General of Ontario,
urging them to join this call for action to protect our communities.
.AND The Seal of the Corporation to hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously
WILLIAM G.MATSON JAMES M.DIODATI
CITY CLERK