Carney says bail reform bill coming next week, RCMP getting money to boost pay for cadets

The Liberals will table a bill that will seek to make bail harder for those accused of violent auto theft, human trafficking, assault, and extortion involving violence

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his Liberal government has “learned lessons” when it comes to access to bail and is preparing to undo some measures from past governments, including his predecessor’s.

Carney appeared in Etobicoke, Ont., on Thursday to announce the forthcoming bill, which he says will make it harder for violent, repeat offenders to access bail.

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“We work closely with law enforcement, with municipalities, with provinces, and we take the lessons from what’s happening in the streets, in our communities, in our cities, and we’re making changes,” he told reporters.

“So yes, there are