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The federal Liberals have proposed more than 80 changes to the Criminal Code to toughen bail and sentencing laws, in a long-awaited bill tabled in Parliament by Justice Minister Sean Fraser on Thursday morning. The government described the changes as “sweeping reforms to make bail laws stricter and sentencing laws tougher for repeat and violent offending.” Mr. Fraser also promised further action, with measures in the coming months aimed at sexual and intimate partner violence, and the safety of children.
October 23, 2025 - 11:00 | David Ebner | The Globe and Mail
A country’s national archives are often described as “the nation’s memory house.” They contain the records of government decisions, actions, leaders and crises, along with other collections deemed of national importance. But the memory houses of both Canada and the United States are in trouble, battered by political and financial headwinds.
October 23, 2025 - 11:00 | Charlotte Gray, Photo illustrations by Justin Poulson | The Globe and Mail
OTTAWA — The Liberal government tabled its long-awaited bail reform bill Thursday that it promises will make it more difficult for violent and repeat offenders to be released before trial in the hopes of increasing trust in the oft-maligned bail system.
The new bill C-14 also promises tougher sentencing laws for serious and violent crimes, such as consecutive sentences for repeat violent offenders, offences against first responders, organized retail theft and crimes interfering with essential infrastructures (such as copper theft).
On bail, the government proposes to impose a “...
October 23, 2025 - 10:59 | Christopher Nardi | National Post
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Heritage Foundation’s Liana Graham, a research assistant for domestic policy, was inspired by headlines she saw in the Canadian press about Kirk’s assassination to
write an op-ed arguing that Canadian censorship
and silencing of...
October 23, 2025 - 10:47 | Tracy Moran | National Post
Toys 'R' Us Canada told customers Thursday that their personal information may have been exposed in a 'cybersecurity incident' dating back to July.
October 23, 2025 - 10:35 | Ari Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
Small modular reactors offer a way to create simpler and cheaper nuclear energy, according to the federal government, and are part of Canada’s plan to achieve a low-carbon future.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford met at an energy facility in Bowmanville, Ont., to make an announcement about investing in the future Canada’s clean energy. Carney said his government would pledge $2 billion to build the new technology.
“The trade war is causing massive economic uncertainty, holding back investment and costing jobs here in Ontario. This is not a transition. It is a...
October 23, 2025 - 10:34 | National Post Staff | National Post
