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Canadian government may introduce bail reform bill in fall
BY The Canadian Press, Jul 30, 2025 1:29 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
A reverse onus moves the burden of proof from the prosecutor to the accused. (Photo - The Canadian Press)
During this spring’s federal election, the Liberals promised to "move aggressively" to implement stricter bail laws by introducing a reverse onus for a number of offences. A reverse onus moves the burden of proof from the prosecutor to the accused — meaning they would have to justify being granted bail.
The Criminal Code already has a reverse onus for bail in place for many serious offences, including murder. The Liberals would add new offences to that list, including car thefts involving violence or those conducted for a criminal organization, and home invasions and some human trafficking and smuggling offences.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser told The Canadian Press he plans to bring forward a crime bill in the fall. It's not clear what will be in it — Fraser said the government will consider including additional reforms but "at minimum" it will implement the crime policies the Liberals promised during the election.
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