Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. October 16th, 2025

Prime Minister Carney says new legislation is coming next week to crack down on violent criminals, and to toughen Canada’s bail laws. It will target people who are being accused of serious crimes, such as breaking-and-entering and violent auto theft. Human trafficking, sexual assault, and violent assault are a primary priority as well. And to handle the workload, the RCMP would be adding 1,000 officers to the workforce. Do these new measures go far enough? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, landscapers may soon be required to acquire a license in order to do business in Canada’s Capital, as councillors accuse some contractors of not playing by the rules. CTV’s Katie Griffin delivers the details in Hour 3. Plus, a new report shows that Ontario’s minimum wage increase has done little to close the gap on housing affordability across the city. Here to explain further is Mike Moffatt, the Founding Director of UOttawa’s Missing Middle Initiative.