Ontario's Solicitor General Michael Kerzner emphasized the need for stringent bail reforms, citing an alarming rise in crimes committed by repeat offenders released on bail.
Kerzner's public letter to federal ministers outlines a call for significant changes in bail laws, including removing bail options for serious crimes like murder and drug trafficking.
The push for reform follows high-profile crimes linked to bail-released offenders, notably the tragic shooting of Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala, intensifying calls for legislative action.
The recent Bill C-48 attempts to address bail issues by shifting the onus onto the accused, who must now justify their release rather than the prosecution proving why they should stay in custody.
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