Justice Minister David Lametti is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon the Canadian government's plan to reform the country's bail system.. Jail .The announcement comes after months of pressure from premiers, police, and the opposition for stricter laws..Joining Lametti at the news conference will be Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett, and other government officials..The proposed changes to the Criminal Code aim to address concerns from provinces and territories about the number of repeat violent offenders granted bail..The urgency to reform the bail system comes after several high-profile cases, such as the recent stabbing deaths of a woman and her daughter outside an Edmonton school by the alleged killer, who was on bail at the time..The federal Conservative party labelled the current system bail system as “catch-and-release.” .The Conservatives have been advocating for stronger laws to address the issue of repeat violent offenders getting bail..The Charter of Rights and Freedoms ensures that individuals charged with a crime have the right to reasonable bail unless there is a just cause to deny it..Lametti emphasized any reforms to the bail system will respect the fundamental right to reasonable bail and that the proposed changes will address concerns related to violent criminals..The reforms will be targeted and specific to uphold the principles of the Charter.
