Temitope Oriola: Bail reform a good move, but are we ready for the cost?

The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) is now law. In effect from mid-July 2026, the explicit objective is ‘stricter bail laws and tougher sentencing laws’. The law is highly comprehensive with 80 “targeted changes” to the Criminal Code. The changes indicate a laser focus on criminal recidivists or repeat offenders, offences with nexus […]