Canada Bail Reform

• Bail reform sooner could have prevented young constable death: OPP head

  The 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. 

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
  
• Winnipeg police Chief Smyth calls stricter bail ‘balancing act’ with overrepresented groups

  Police chiefs were among the voices calling on Ottawa to reform the bail system to make it harder for certain accused people to return to the community.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
  
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• The West Block — Episode 35, Season 12

  What’s the solution to making people feel safe in their communities again? Justice Minister David Lametti talks bail reform, while journalists debate the Alberta election.

  Canada

  May 21, 2023
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• Officials in London, Ont. say proposed bail reform welcomed but more will likely have to be done

  London officials are welcoming the proposed bail reform legislation introduced by the federal government, but add that more will likely need to be done on the issue.

  Canada

  May 19, 2023
• Canadian police chiefs call for urgent bail reform in meeting with premiers

  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said a key focus of the meeting was on reforms to protect communities by keeping repeat violent offenders off of the streets.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2023
• ‘Unnerving’: Robbed of keys, passports and vehicle, B.C. couple warns others

  The thieves broke into two vehicles and the laundry room, stealing passports, credit cards, house keys, Nexus cards, a truck, and more.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2023
• Ottawa agrees to ‘targeted reforms’ to bail system but mum on details

  Lametti says the reforms will address challenges posed by repeat violent offenders and those facing firearms and other weapons charges.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023
• Bail reform must balance restricting access with adhering to Charter rights: Lametti

  Justice Minister David Lametti says he will discuss reforming Canada's bail system when he meets with his provincial counterparts this Friday.

  Politics

  Mar 6, 2023
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• Ottawa sets meeting to discuss bail reform with provinces, Manitoba justice minister says

  Manitoba 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.

  Politics

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Calgary police chief calls for bail reforms, including categorizing known ‘repeat and violent offenders’

  Calgary Police Service Chief Mark Neufeld wants a 'small number' of 'repeat and violent offenders' to be held to a higher standard when it comes to eligibility for bail.

  Crime

  Feb 9, 2023