Strengthening the Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to strengthen the Criminal Code with new legislation, including "reverse-onus bail" and consecutive sentencing.
The government aims to target violent and repeat offenders, specifically those accused of serious crimes such as violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault.
- Introducing "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes
- Allowing consecutive sentencing for multiple crimes
- Imposing harsher penalties for organized retail theft
- Restricting conditional sentences for certain sexual offences
Legislation will be tabled next week to amend the Criminal Code
Author's summary: Canada to reform Criminal Code.