Policy Watch|Canada
From C-48 reverse onuses to C-14: Canada’s second bail crackdown is now law
Bill C-48’s reverse onuses took effect in January 2024. Bill C-14 (Bail and Sentencing Reform Act) received Royal Assent 15 June 2026 and entered force 15 July 2026 — including a retail-focused sentencing aggravator for theft done to resell, barter, or fraudulently return goods.
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