Canada Bail Reform
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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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Winnipeg police Chief Smyth calls stricter bail ‘balancing act’ with overrepresented groupsPolice 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.CanadaAug 22, 2023
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The West Block — Episode 35, Season 12What’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.CanadaMay 21, 2023
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Officials in London, Ont. say proposed bail reform welcomed but more will likely have to be doneLondon 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.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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Canadian police chiefs call for urgent bail reform in meeting with premiersManitoba 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.CanadaApr 21, 2023
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‘Unnerving’: Robbed of keys, passports and vehicle, B.C. couple warns othersThe thieves broke into two vehicles and the laundry room, stealing passports, credit cards, house keys, Nexus cards, a truck, and more.CrimeMar 24, 2023
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Ottawa agrees to ‘targeted reforms’ to bail system but mum on detailsLametti says the reforms will address challenges posed by repeat violent offenders and those facing firearms and other weapons charges.CanadaMar 10, 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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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.CrimeFeb 9, 2023
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