Strengthening the Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to strengthen the Criminal Code with new legislation.
Key Changes
- Introduction of "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes
- Consecutive sentencing for multiple crimes
- Harsher penalties for organized retail theft
- Restrictions on conditional sentences for certain sexual offences
The legislation aims to target those accused of serious crimes like violent auto theft, breaking and entering, human trafficking, violent assault and sexual assault.
The government plans to table the legislation next week to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent and repeat offenders.
Author's summary: New laws to strengthen Canada's Criminal Code.
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