Canada to Strengthen Criminal Code
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced plans to strengthen the Criminal Code with new legislation.
The government plans to table the legislation next week to amend the Criminal Code for crimes committed by violent and repeat offenders, targeting serious crimes like:
- Violent auto theft
- Breaking and entering
- Human trafficking
- Violent assault
- Sexual assault
The new legislation will include:
- Introducing "reverse-onus bail" for major crimes
- Allowing consecutive sentencing for multiple crimes
- Harsher penalties for organized retail theft
- Restricting conditional sentences for certain sexual offences
Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government plans to strengthen the Criminal Code.
The government also promises to hire 1,000 RCMP personnel Canada-wide.
Author's summary: Canada to reform Criminal Code and hire more RCMP personnel.
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