Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is looking “carefully” and “quickly” at a letter from Canada’s premiers calling for reforms to the country’s…
Trudeau told reporters in Saskatoon on Monday that he understands “there’s a real concern out there” and “challenges around impacts, particularly on Indigenous or minority groups” have to be taken into account.Article content
The letter from premiers last week noted a growing number of calls for changes to prevent accused people who are out on bail from committing further criminal acts. Asked about bail reform during a House of Commons committee hearing in early December, Justice Minister David Lametti said Bill C-75 was largely developed with the provinces and was still being implemented.Article content“We’re certainly there to work with the provinces,” he said.
Friday’s letter from premiers suggests that a “reverse onus on bail” should be created for the offence of possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm.
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