The Ford government has tabled a wide-ranging, omnibus justice bill with new measures relating to bail rules and enforcement in jails, along with enhanced police powers to deal with dangerous driving and a planned ban on some animal testing.

The far-reaching legislation, titled the Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act , was introduced on Tuesday by an array of ministers.

“I’m here today to talk about the next bold step in our government’s plan to protect Ontario,” Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said.

“(The) legislation is designed to crack down hard on impaired and dangerous driving, restrict access to bail for violent and repeat offenders, increase support for public safety personnel, protect animals and keep our correctional officers safe.”

Many of the measures announced through

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