Some premiers, federal Conservatives and law enforcement leaders are demand more restrictions, while experts warn there are already too many innocent people awaiting trial behind bars.
Justice Minister David Lametti, pictured in October 2020, will appear before committee today.
OTTAWA — Justice Minister David Lametti is preparing to face off with his provincial counterparts in Ottawa Friday on whether to reform Canada’s bail system, as premiers, federal Conservatives and law enforcement leaders demand more restrictions. But while he has signalled an openness to reform, Lametti has also cautioned that more-restrictive laws could bump up against the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — and experts warn there are already too many innocent people awaiting trial behind bars.
In a January letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, all 13 provincial and territorial premiers called on the feds to establish a “reverse onus” system for firearm and other offences, which would require a person seeking bail to show evidence as to why they should not stay behind bars.
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