Strengthening Canada's bail system to help keep communities safe
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.
Key Points:
- There are specific challenges facing our bail system posed by repeat violent offending, firearms, and other dangerous weapons that need to be addressed.
- Bill C-48 proposes to make targeted changes to the Criminal Code's bail regime to ensure our communities stay safe.
- It is making significant investments to prevent crime and keep communities safe, and address the causes of crime as well.
- Canadians deserve to be safe and feel safe in their communities and to have confidence that the criminal justice system will protect them and work as intended.