Over 60% in Manitoba’s ankle monitoring program faced rearrests or rule breaches

Since the introduction of ankle monitors in Manitoba in August 2024, over 60% of the 530 individuals released with them have been rearrested or breached release conditions, with a failure rate of 89% when including those still monitored. Critics argue the program, intended to prevent repeat offenses, is failing, while officials claim GPS tracking allows for quicker responses to breaches.