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The federal government has introduced new legislation to “make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing laws.”

Sean Fraser, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, introduced the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, known as Bill C-14 , in the House of Commons on Thursday, Oct. 23. The act will go to a second reading in the House of Commons at a later date.

“Canada’s new government is moving ahead with sweeping reforms to keep Canadians safe. We’re proposing over 80 clauses of targeted changes that will make bail harder to get while also toughening sentencing laws for repeat and violent offenders,” Fraser said. “We are supporting police on the front lines, and we are investing in long-term prevention, like housing, mental health, and you

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