**Title: Carney Announces Bail Reform Bill and RCMP Funding Increase**

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his Liberal government will introduce a bill next week aimed at tightening bail conditions for individuals accused of violent crimes. This legislation will specifically target those involved in violent auto theft, human trafficking, assault, and extortion involving violence.

Carney made the announcement during a visit to Etobicoke, Ontario, where he emphasized the government's commitment to learning from past experiences regarding bail access. He stated, "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."

The Prime Minister acknowledged that the new bill would reverse some measures implemented by previous administrations, including those of his predecessor. He asserted that these changes are necessary to enhance public safety.

The proposed legislation comes amid rising concerns about crime rates, particularly car thefts, in the Greater Toronto Area and other major cities. Premiers from various provinces have urged the federal government to take action to strengthen bail conditions. High-profile cases involving individuals released on bail have also sparked political criticism, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blaming the Liberal government for a lenient approach to bail.

The bill will expand the use of reverse onus bail provisions, which require the accused to prove why they should be released, rather than placing the burden on the Crown prosecutor to justify detention. Additionally, the legislation will allow for consecutive sentences for violent and repeat offenders. Carney also indicated that the bill would eliminate the option for those convicted of sexual assault to serve conditional sentences in the community, a policy change made under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He remarked, "It is not justice to allow someone convicted of sexual assault to serve their sentence in the same community as their victim."

In conjunction with the bail reform announcement, Carney revealed that the upcoming federal budget will allocate $1.8 billion to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) over the next four years. This funding aims to enhance the RCMP's federal policing capabilities and will increase the weekly pay for cadets from $525 to $1,000.

The proposed changes reflect the government's response to growing public concern over crime and the effectiveness of the current bail system.