Bail Reform
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Slain Surrey woman’s cousin to speak with premier, pushes for bail reviewTori Dunn's family is also spearheading a petition calling for a comprehensive review of the bail system's decisions and procedures in the run-up to her murder.CrimeJul 10
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Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld: ministerJustice Minister Arif Virani says if repeat offenders are being released on bail following the passage of reform bills, certain court principles may not be being employed.CanadaJun 2
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Is bail reform keeping violent offenders off streets? Hard to tell, police saySome of Canada's policing leaders say it is still too early to tell for sure if Ottawa's bail reform changes are having the desired effect of keeping violent criminals in custody.CanadaMay 26
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B.C. courts still granting bail in over half of cases where prosecutors sought detentionThe data, released by the B.C. prosecution service on Tuesday, covers nearly 4,800 bail hearings between November 2022 to December 2023.PoliticsMar 26
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Manitoba government reveals expansive bail-reform, community safety planManitoba is hoping a new five-point plan to strengthen its bail system will help keep communities safe and target the perception of a revolving door justice system in the province.PoliticsFeb 29
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Kidnapping, vehicle thefts, buildings rammed: 4 charged in eastern Alberta rampageFour people are facing a litany of charges after a crime spree that included an alleged kidnapping, several stolen vehicles, buildings rammed and a police chase in eastern Alberta.CrimeFeb 13
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Bail reform a ‘significant step’ but not enough, B.C. critics sayStiffer new bail measures are now in effect that require more accused violent offenders to show why they should be granted release.CrimeJan 4
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Disarming Edmonton gangs: A look at the guns and brazen violence that has police concernedThe Edmonton Police Service's gang suppression team has been busy keeping tabs on gang members in an effort to prevent more violence from happening.CrimeOct 24, 2023
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Bail reform: Proposed changes will strain legal aid system, groups warnCriminal lawyers, legal aid groups and some senators say they worry about straining legal aid services and provincial court systems.CanadaOct 6, 2023
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Bail reform sooner could have prevented young constable death: OPP headThe head of the OPP believes one of his young constables would still be alive had the Liberals' bail-reform legislation been law, he told a Senate committee Thursday.CanadaSep 28, 2023
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