Conservatives Push for a ‘Three-Strikes’ Law, Tougher Sanctions for Domestic Violence

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asks a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 17, 2025. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

The Conservatives are pushing for a “three strikes” law to deny bail to repeat offenders and tougher sanctions for domestic violence.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made crime a central focus of his election campaign in the spring, and on Thursday he brought that message to the House of Commons.