Canadian Government Announces Plans to Strengthen Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to introduce new legislation to amend the Criminal Code, targeting violent and repeat offenders.
The proposed changes include "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes, consecutive sentencing, and harsher penalties for organized retail theft and certain sexual offences.
- 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
Prime Minister Mark Carney says 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 also promises to hire 1,000 new RCMP personnel across Canada.
Author's summary: Canada to amend Criminal Code with tougher laws.
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