8 in 10 Canadians Say Bail System Is Too Lenient: Survey

The Law Courts building, which is home to B.C. Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal, is seen in Vancouver on Nov. 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

A majority of Canadians say the bail system is too lenient, with four in 10 saying that crime has gotten worse over the past few years, according to a recent survey.

The Abacus Data survey, titled The Politics of Safety: Why Bail Reform Is Striking a Chord with Canadians, found that Canadians have become more concerned over crime and public safety, and the government’s ability to fix it.