Conservative and Liberal MPs sparred Thursday in the House of Commons over reforms to Canada's bail system, as the Official Opposition emphasizes crime early in the fall sitting.

The Conservatives introduced a private member's bill calling on the Liberal government to implement a "three-strikes-and-you're-out" law, aimed at stopping criminals convicted of serious offences from getting bail, probation, parole or house arrest.

It comes in advance of expected Liberal legislation to tighten bail provisions. Justice Minister Sean Fraser has said criminal justice legislation will be tabled this fall.

The Conservative bill seeks bail reforms that would keep violent criminals in jail for at least 10 years.

"Increasingly people feel endangered in their own communities," said Opposition Lead

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