Canadian Government Announces Plans to Strengthen Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to introduce new legislation to amend the Criminal Code, targeting violent and repeat offenders.
The proposed changes include "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes, consecutive sentencing, and harsher penalties for organized retail theft and certain sexual offences.
- Introduction of "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes
- Consecutive sentencing for multiple crimes
- Harsher penalties for organized retail theft
- Restrictions on conditional sentences for certain sexual offences
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government plans to strengthen the Criminal Code with new legislation.
The government plans to table the legislation next week, aiming to target those accused of serious crimes such as violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault, and sexual assault.
Author's summary: Canada to amend Criminal Code with tougher laws.