David Lametti News

• 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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• Ottawa giving bail reform ‘serious consideration,’ justice minister says

  Provincial premiers unanimously called on the Liberal government in a letter to take "immediate action" on the bail system earlier this year.

  Politics

  Feb 9, 2023
• Ottawa still crafting Black Canadian justice strategy as advocates call for reform

  Justice Minister David Lametti's office said he is working with members of Black communities to develop the strategy and will have "more to say on this soon."

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023