Canada lawmakers urged to soften bail reform act

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA), representing lawyers in the capital region, urged members of parliament (MPs) on Tuesday to amend Bill C-14 on bail reform to maintain the presumption of innocence. The Liberal Party introduced Bill C-14 in October to make bail rules stricter and toughen sentencing outcomes by targeting over 80 areas in the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defense Act. While some amendment recommendations have been well received to achi