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What's driving violence on Toronto's transit system

What's driving violence on Toronto's transit system

10/3: Canada Covered

February 8, 202321m 39s

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Show Notes

Recent violence on Toronto transit has sparked fears among riders and pushed police and city officials to act to address the problem.

But some are wondering whether the measures will actually improve safety or deal with underlying issues.

National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss how severe the violence has been, whether riders feel the measures taken are enough, and if it’s an indication that Toronto is facing a spike in violent crime.

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