Justice Minister David Lametti says he will discuss reforming Canada\u0027s bail system when he meets with his provincial counterparts on Friday.
He said there is a “tipping point” where the Supreme Court would argue bail is not accessible enough.
While all the provinces signed on to the call for more “reverse onus” for firearm crimes, Saskatchewan and Manitoba have previously said they want people who commit violent offences with knives and modified bear spray to also face tougher conditions when applying for bail.Article content Federal Conservatives and other critics are also calling on the federal government to reverse a 2019 law that updated provisions in the Criminal Code.
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