EXCLUSIVE: Department of Justice admits it doesn’t track bail data
The federal government admitted that it doesn’t keep track of people out on bail at the national level.
The federal government admitted that it doesn’t keep track of people out on bail at the national level.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been responsible for sweeping reforms to Canada’s justice system, which his critics claim have paved the way for a catch-and-release policy.
In 2019, Bill C-75 amended the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts “to reduce delays in the criminal justice system” and “to make it more modern and efficient.” Despite these changes, there remains no method by which to test the results of whether the changes have led to improved outcomes.