Ottawa calls on provinces to enforce new, stricter bail laws (opens original article in a new tab)

Ottawa is urging provinces to prepare for new stricter federal bail laws by ensuring adequate funding for the justice system, as Bill C-14 aims to address rising violent crime through enhanced bail restrictions and data collection efforts.

• Ottawa urges provinces to fund justice systems for new stricter bail laws
• Bill C-14 strengthens bail and sentencing rules for repeat and violent offenders
• Provinces must ensure effective implementation of the new bail laws by mid-July
• Federal government provides $250,000 to provinces for better bail data collection