Mr. Speaker, we are making it tougher for violent criminals to get out on bail and imposing stricter sentences for repeat offenders, but let me be clear: There is nothing in the law stopping judges and JPs from denying bail. The current law is that people who are a risk to public safety or a flight risk should not be given bail.
What is really going on here? Reports are saying that judges are making decisions because the provinces are not providing the space needed to hold criminals. It is time for the provinces to join us and step up.