Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act (bail and sentencing) ✓ Became Law
This enactment amends the Criminal Code to, among other things,
It also amends the Youth Criminal Justice Act to, among other things,
It also amends the National Defence Act to, among other things,
Bill C-14, also known as the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act, introduces significant changes to Canada's criminal justice system, focusing on bail and sentencing for various offenses. The bill aims to enhance public safety by strengthening measures against repeat violent offenders, those involved in organized crime, and individuals committing offenses like extortion, vehicle theft, and breaking and entering. It introduces new provisions that can make it harder to get bail for certain serious offenses and requires judges to consider factors such as the use of violence and previous convictions when making release decisions.
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Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | No | 0% | 100% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | No | 0% | 100% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | No | 0% | 100% |