Quebec will soon become the first province in Canada to bring in electronic tracking bracelets for domestic violence perpetrators.

A 2012 pilot program that saw domestic abusers wear ankle bracelets in Red Deer. The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters wants the monitoring program back.

It's been touted as a life-saving tool for victims of domestic violence but Global News has learned the Conservative government is completely eliminating its electronic monitoring program for convicted offenders.