2 w. ago Family of slain Kelowna woman takes fight to Ottawa to enact ‘Bailey’s Law’

Last week, federal justice minister Sean Fraser announced much-anticipated bail reform but the changes left the family disappointed.

Other

3 w. ago Federal bail reform bill doesn't reflect what's happening in Ottawa courts: lawyers

Bill C-14 proposes consecutive sentences for repeat offenders and reverse-onus bail conditions for people accused of offences.

Society

3 w. ago Ottawa jail cells are already overcrowded. New bail reform may make it worse

Bill C-14 proposes consecutive sentences for repeat offenders and reverse-onus bail conditions for people accused of offences.

Society

3 w. ago B.C. premier, attorney general to discuss new proposed bail reform legislation

The act, revealed last week, would make dozens of changes to the criminal code to make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing for serious and violent crimes.

Society

3 w. ago Kelowna victim’s family says bail reform does little to combat intimate partner violence

On Thursday, Canada's justice minister announced tougher bail and sentencing laws are on the way.

Events

3 w. ago Unclear how New Brunswick judicial system can accommodate federal bail reform

New Brunswick's justice minister says the federal government's new bail reform bill will have an impact on already crowded correctional centres. 

Society

3 w. ago Vaughn Palmer: Did B.C. get what it wanted from federal bail reform?

The country’s catch-and-release justice system is as at least as much a product of its judges as its police, lawyers and governments.

Society

3 w. ago B.C. welcomes federal bail reform legislation but lawyer says it won’t make a difference

Niki Sharma referenced the case of Bailey McCourt, whose estranged husband, James Plover, is charged with beating her to death with a hammer in Kelowna.

Society

3 w. ago Brampton mayor demands stricter bail reform after mother of 4 shot dead

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says the killing of Savannah Kulla was 'predictable and preventable,' renewing calls for urgent bail reform after the Brampton tragedy.

Society

3 w. ago Bail reform, tougher sentencing set to be tabled by minister

Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week the legislation would make bail more difficult to get for violent and organized crime offences.

Politics

3 w. ago Family of Manitoba crash victim to speak to parliamentary committee on bail reform

Meechelle and Ron Best plan to travel to Ottawa to advocate for bail reform in front of the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Events

3 w. ago ‘I’ve heard enough stories’: Winnipeg mayor tackles bail reform in Ottawa

The mayor says he believes repeat violent offenders breaching court orders need to stay behind bars — but that more help is also needed on the inside.

Society

last month Federal bail reform package a welcome first step, but 'doesn't go nearly far enough'

Justice system representatives say this week's announcement is a positive first step, but continued reforms are needed

Society