Ford eyeing provincial moves on bail reform while calling for Criminal Code changes
Ford and the other premiers have been calling on the federal government to initiate bail reform, including creating a reverse onus on bail for people accused of certain firearm offences under the Criminal Code.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
It was unclear what provincial remedies Ford is considering, but a legislative committee in Ontario is also studying the issue. The committee was in its second and final day of hearings Wednesday, with testimony from police groups, lawyers’ associations, civil liberties groups and others. Police groups at committee are calling for stricter rules for violent, repeat offenders, while the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says increased reliance on pre-trial detention would disproportionately affect people who are Black, Indigenous, or experiencing poverty or mental illness.
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