Conservative and Liberal MPs sparred Thursday in the House of Commons over reforms to Canada's bail system, as the Official Opposition emphasizes crime early in the fall sitting.

The Conservatives introduced a motion calling on the Liberal government to implement a "three-strikes-and-you're-out" law, aimed at stopping criminals convicted of serious offences from getting bail, probation, parole or house arrest.

It comes in advance of expected Liberal legislation to tighten bail provisions. Justice Minister Sean Fraser has said criminal justice legislation will be tabled this fall.

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The Conservative bill seeks bail reforms that would keep violent criminals convicted of three offences in jail for at least 10 years.

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