Ontario’s premier and solicitor general are pressing Ottawa to deliver sweeping changes to Canada’s bail system, saying violent, repeat offenders are being released too easily and putting public safety at risk.

Premier Doug Ford said Monday the federal government has promised new legislation to “finally fix its broken bail system,” and confirmed his government has sent a letter outlining Ontario’s expectations.

“Today, we wrote to the federal government, laying out Ontario’s expectation for tough bail reform that keeps criminals behind bars and keeps our streets safe,” Ford wrote on X.

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Solicitor General Michael Kerzner echoed the call, saying “strong and meaningful bail ref

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