An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing)
Tightens bail rules for serious violent offences and changes how repeat offenders are sentenced. Federal parties remain split: the Liberal government frames it as a response to public concern over repeat violent offenders, while opposition parties and defence-bar groups have raised Charter concerns.
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Makes it harder for someone accused of a serious violent crime to get out on bail while awaiting trial, and stiffens sentences for repeat offences. Civil-liberties groups have flagged Charter concerns about pre-trial detention; the government argues the change reflects public-safety concerns.
Issues this bill touches
- Crime & Public Safety
Criminal Code, YCJA and National Defence Act bundle.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Bill formally introduced; printed text becomes available.
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Sponsored by
Adam van KoeverdenLIBERALOfficial source
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