Strengthening the Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to strengthen the Criminal Code with new legislation.
The proposed changes include "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes and consecutive sentencing, targeting violent and repeat offenders.
- Violent auto theft
- Breaking and entering
- Human trafficking
- Violent assault
- Sexual assault
The legislation will introduce a "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes, allowing consecutive sentencing and imposing harsher penalties for organized retail theft.
The government plans to table the legislation next week to amend the Criminal Code.
Author's summary: Canada to strengthen Criminal Code with new legislation.