Justice Minister David Lametti says the federal government will move forward quickly on “targeted reforms” to the Criminal Code that would update Canada's bail system.
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Premiers, federal Conservatives and law enforcement leaders have ramped up pressure on Ottawa since the beginning of the year to makeA January letter from all 13 premiers to the prime minister called for a “reverse onus” system for some offences, which would require a person seekingLametti would not comment on whether those specific provisions are coming but said it is something the government is considering.
Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro said provinces were told changes will be introduced in the next legislative session.Kelvin Goertzen of Manitoba called Lametti's commitment “an important first step.”“It looks as if this will be a positive outcome,” she said. “We're very, very pleased.”
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