Liberals expected to introduce bill with tougher bail, sentencing rules today

The federal government tables bail reform bill: 5 ways to strengthen Canada’s bail system

The Liberal government has introduced bail reform legislation to expand “reverse-onus” provisions in the Criminal Code, stipulating that someone accused of a crime, rather than the Crown, must demonstrate why they should be released before trial. Bill C-14 also proposes tougher sentencing laws for serious and violent crimes. The goal, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney, is to “keep violent and repeat offenders out of our communities.” But w…

Liberals Introduce Crime Bill Aiming to Strengthen Bail, Sentencing Laws

Justice Minister Sean Fraser has introduced legislation that aims to make bail laws stricter for violent and repeat offenders and makes amendments to sentencing laws. “Canada’s new government is moving ahead with sweeping reforms to keep Canadians safe. We’re proposing over 80 clauses of targeted changes that will make bail harder to get while also toughening sentencing laws for repeat and violent offenders,” Fraser said in an Oct. 23 press rele…

Ottawa proposes tougher bail, sentencing laws in overhaul of system

Federal government tables a bill that includes 80 changes to the Criminal Code

Liberals propose stricter bail and sentencing rules for violent and repeat offenders

The Liberals tabled their bail reform bill to make it more difficult for violent and repeat offenders to be released before trial.

Bail reform, tougher sentencing bill has been tabled. Here’s what it covers - National

The Liberal government bill would impose a new reverse onus for bail on six specific offences and toughen sentencing rules for certain cases, including violent repeat offenders.

Liberals expected to introduce bill with tougher bail, sentencing rules today (Canada)

The Liberal government is expected to pitch tougher bail and sentencing standards for violent crime in legislation today. A news release says Justice Minister Sean Fraser will speak to reporters about the bill in the afternoon. Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week the legislation would make bai...