There's a lot of public confusion about what the reverse onus actually means. In practical terms, can you explain how the reverse onus works under Bill C-14, and what changes for repeat or violent offenders are suggested at bail hearings?
January 28th, 2026 / 6:20 p.m.
Liberal
Patricia Lattanzio Liberal Saint-Léonard—Saint-Michel, QC
There's a lot of public confusion about what the reverse onus actually means. In practical terms, can you explain how the reverse onus works under Bill C-14, and what changes for repeat or violent offenders are suggested at bail hearings?
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