Bail Reform Canada
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City of Kelowna pushes for action on crime, public safety, seeks more Crown prosecutorsThe city has sent off a 14-page letter to both levels of government called, 'Chronic Offenders-Closing the Revolving Door'.CanadaOct 1, 2025
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Bail reform will help, but not solve, ‘complex’ rising crime issue: ministerJustice Minister David Lametti pushed back against Pierre Poilievre, who says the reforms were necessary due to what he called the Liberals' "catch and release" policies.PoliticsMay 21, 2023
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Liberals’ bail reforms may see Charter challenges, limited results: expertsThe bill aims to make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to seek pretrial release by putting the onus on them to prove why they should be granted bail.PoliticsMay 17, 2023
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New bail reforms focus on making it harder for repeat violent offendersThe proposed changes come amid pressure from the provinces and territories to reduce the number of repeat violent offenders who are granted bail.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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Bail reform: Justice minister to reveal plans for ‘targeted’ changesThe federal government says the reforms will aim to deal with repeat violent offenders and offences involving firearms and other dangerous weapons.CanadaMay 15, 2023
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Bail reform must balance restricting access with adhering to Charter rights: LamettiJustice Minister David Lametti says he will discuss reforming Canada's bail system when he meets with his provincial counterparts this Friday.PoliticsMar 6, 2023
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Ottawa sets meeting to discuss bail reform with provinces, Manitoba justice minister saysManitoba Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen says the March 10 date for the meeting was contained in an email from the office of federal Justice Minister David Lametti.PoliticsFeb 16, 2023
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Ottawa giving bail reform ‘serious consideration,’ justice minister saysProvincial premiers unanimously called on the Liberal government in a letter to take "immediate action" on the bail system earlier this year.PoliticsFeb 9, 2023
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