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Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home
Description
April 15, 2025
Quebec says a loophole is allowing hundreds of people convicted of sexual assault to serve their sentences at home. They're being called "Netflix sentences" and advocates say they are insulting to victims. As Global's Dan Spector reports, now the province is demanding that the next federal government tighten the rules.
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Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home02:11 | April 15, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2910:30 | April 29, 2025
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Montreal flood watch begins in Pierrefonds and surrounding areas01:45 | April 28, 2025
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Filipino Montrealers in mourning following deadly Vancouver attack02:02 | April 28, 2025
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Canada election: How much power do Quebec voters hold?02:08 | April 28, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2810:27 | April 28, 2025
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Quebec gives ‘Go Habs Go’ green light as Montreal Canadiens fans gear up for Game 302:23 | April 25, 2025
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Students claim victory after court ruling against tuition hikes at English-language universities02:11 | April 25, 2025
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Quebec Iron ring ceremony celebrates 100 years of the Canadian tradition02:34 | April 25, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2510:24 | April 25, 2025
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West Island students gather to mark the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust02:23 | April 24, 2025
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14-year-old Montrealer receives new kidney from unexpected donor02:12 | April 24, 2025
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Why are more young Quebec voters leaning Conservative?02:36 | April 24, 2025
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Quebec’s French-language watchdog targets English slogan ‘Go Habs Go’02:03 | April 24, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2412:29 | April 24, 2025
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Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare or college workers02:08 | April 23, 2025
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Montreal family seeks answers in death of son during police intervention02:07 | April 23, 2025
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Family, friends speak out after convicted murderer seeks appeal02:17 | April 23, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2309:59 | April 23, 2025
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Montreal holds requiem mass to honour Pope Francis02:21 | April 22, 2025
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Legault blasted for attending Habs game on day Quebec’s credit rating downgraded02:15 | April 22, 2025
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Dawson college celebrates Earth Day01:51 | April 22, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2210:22 | April 22, 2025
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Habs fever hits as Montreal Canadiens secure a spot in the playoffs01:54 | April 17, 2025
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On Rock’s new supermarket in need of food supplies to meet growing demand02:01 | April 17, 2025
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Opposition growing over Hydro-Québec planned power station Berri 201:43 | April 17, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1708:14 | April 17, 2025
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Public transit advocates demanding new transit strategy for Montreal01:55 | April 16, 2025
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Outraged healthcare workers participate in protest outside Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital02:11 | April 16, 2025
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16-year-old Montreal high school student stabbed to death01:51 | April 16, 2025
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Green Party calls move to drop Jonathan Pednault from federal leaders’ debate ‘undemocratic’02:10 | April 16, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1612:54 | April 16, 2025
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Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home02:11 | April 15, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2910:30 | April 29, 2025
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Montreal flood watch begins in Pierrefonds and surrounding areas01:45 | April 28, 2025
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Filipino Montrealers in mourning following deadly Vancouver attack02:02 | April 28, 2025
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Canada election: How much power do Quebec voters hold?02:08 | April 28, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2810:27 | April 28, 2025
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Quebec gives ‘Go Habs Go’ green light as Montreal Canadiens fans gear up for Game 302:23 | April 25, 2025
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Students claim victory after court ruling against tuition hikes at English-language universities02:11 | April 25, 2025
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Quebec Iron ring ceremony celebrates 100 years of the Canadian tradition02:34 | April 25, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2510:24 | April 25, 2025
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West Island students gather to mark the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust02:23 | April 24, 2025
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14-year-old Montrealer receives new kidney from unexpected donor02:12 | April 24, 2025
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Why are more young Quebec voters leaning Conservative?02:36 | April 24, 2025
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Quebec’s French-language watchdog targets English slogan ‘Go Habs Go’02:03 | April 24, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2412:29 | April 24, 2025
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Quebec not ruling out expanding religious symbol ban to daycare or college workers02:08 | April 23, 2025
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Montreal family seeks answers in death of son during police intervention02:07 | April 23, 2025
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Family, friends speak out after convicted murderer seeks appeal02:17 | April 23, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2309:59 | April 23, 2025
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Montreal holds requiem mass to honour Pope Francis02:21 | April 22, 2025
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Legault blasted for attending Habs game on day Quebec’s credit rating downgraded02:15 | April 22, 2025
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Dawson college celebrates Earth Day01:51 | April 22, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 2210:22 | April 22, 2025
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Habs fever hits as Montreal Canadiens secure a spot in the playoffs01:54 | April 17, 2025
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On Rock’s new supermarket in need of food supplies to meet growing demand02:01 | April 17, 2025
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Opposition growing over Hydro-Québec planned power station Berri 201:43 | April 17, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1708:14 | April 17, 2025
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Public transit advocates demanding new transit strategy for Montreal01:55 | April 16, 2025
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Outraged healthcare workers participate in protest outside Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital02:11 | April 16, 2025
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16-year-old Montreal high school student stabbed to death01:51 | April 16, 2025
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Green Party calls move to drop Jonathan Pednault from federal leaders’ debate ‘undemocratic’02:10 | April 16, 2025
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: April 1612:54 | April 16, 2025
Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home
Description
April 15, 2025
Quebec says a loophole is allowing hundreds of people convicted of sexual assault to serve their sentences at home. They're being called "Netflix sentences" and advocates say they are insulting to victims. As Global's Dan Spector reports, now the province is demanding that the next federal government tighten the rules.
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