Justice Minister Says Federal Government Giving Bail Reform ‘Serious Consideration’

Justice Minister Says Federal Government Giving Bail Reform ‘Serious Consideration’
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti rises during Question Period, Feb. 7, 2023 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Justice Minister David Lametti says he is giving “serious consideration” to reforming Canada’s bail laws in response to a request from premiers to make changes.

Provincial premiers unanimously called on the Liberal government in a letter to take “immediate action” on the bail system earlier this year.