Bill C-14 — Loi modifiant le Code criminel, la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents et la Loi sur la défense nationale (mise en liberté sous caution et détermination de la peine)
Loi sur les mesures de réforme concernant la mise en liberté sous caution et la détermination de la peine
This proposed law changes rules about bail and sentencing in Canada. It makes it harder for some people accused of crimes to be released on bail before their trial. It also makes sentences longer for certain crimes. Specifically, the proposed law says that people accused of certain crimes, like those involving violence or stolen property, may have to prove why they should be released on bail, instead of the prosecution proving why they should be detained. It also adds new reasons why someone might be denied bail, such as if they are accused of a crime involving random violence. The proposed law also requires sentences to be served one after the other for certain crimes, like breaking and entering, which will increase the total time someone spends in jail. This matters because it affects anyone accused of a crime in Canada, including adults, young people, and members of the military. It could lead to more people being held in jail before trial and longer prison sentences. Supporters say it will make communities safer, while critics worry it could lead to unfairness in the justice system and disproportionately affect certain groups of people.
I want to bring in a new bill to change the rules about bail and how we sentence people who break the law, including young people and those in the military.
I want to change Bill C-14 in a few ways. I want to get rid of parts of it, like sections 43, 70, 71, 72, 76, and 77. I also want to change the words in sections 58 and 78 to say something different about the Criminal Code and this Act. I'm glad these changes are written down, and I'm ready to vote on them, but I can't talk about them right now.
I think the government is to blame for the delay in getting Bill C-14 approved. They spent too much time on Bill C-9 instead of fixing the bail system.
Canada now has a new law that changes how bail and sentencing work. This law makes it tougher for some people to get bail and also tightens sentencing rules for crimes. It's a major step to make the justice system stricter across the country.
This article mostly shares the government's view on the new law.
The article correctly states that the law makes bail and sentencing stricter.
Where this proposed law falls on the policy spectrums that Canadians care about
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Inscription gratuite — 30 sThis proposed law aims to make communities safer by making it harder for repeat violent offenders and those involved in organized crime to get bail. It also adds tougher sentences for certain crimes like breaking and entering and extortion, especially when stolen goods are sold or critical infrastructure is targeted. However, it could lead to more people being held in jail before their trial, which might unfairly affect certain groups and put more strain on our court system.
Things to Watch For
- Watch for an increase in the number of people held in jail before their trial, which could lead to longer court delays.
- Consider how these stricter bail rules might affect Indigenous and Black communities, who are already overrepresented in the justice system.
- The law does not address the underlying reasons why people commit crimes, such as poverty, mental health, or addiction.
- The new rules about 'essential infrastructure' could be applied broadly, affecting many types of offences.
- There is a risk that more people will be detained before trial, even if they are later found not guilty.
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