Ottawa's Bail Reform now law. Should we be tougher?

Canada July 16, 2026 02:41 PM

Bill C-14 is now law, intending to make bail harder to get and sentences for serious crimes harsher. But the Conservatives say it doesn't go far enough, and legal experts worry about the consequences of altering the bail system.

Ottawa's Bail Reform now law. Should we be tougher?

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