Justice Minister Sean Fraser just dropped Bill C-14, a new bail reform bill — the third one in seven years. After provinces, cops, the opposition, and Joe Schmoe from the corner store all demanded a crackdown on “catch and release,” the Liberals are trying again to fix Canada’s bail system.

But what if the system isn’t actually broken?

Host Noor Azrieh talks with criminal defence lawyer Michael Spratt about what’s really behind the bail panic.

Plus:

• Doug Ford vs. Donald Trump — a Reagan-themed ad that pissed Donny off.
• Mark Carney’s ASEAN trip — are we the “reliable” trading partner they need?
• And yes, Katy Perry kissed a Prime Minister (and she liked it).

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), tom sayers (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Michael Spratt, Alicia Gordon

Background reading:

• Bail and Sentencing Reform Act: Proposed legislation to make bail laws stricter and toughen sentencing laws.
• Canadians say too many people are getting out on bail. The data paint a complex picture – The Globe and Mail
• Bail reform, tougher sentencing bill has been tabled. Here’s what it covers – Global News
• Ontario needs to expand programming to strengthen bail system, report says – CBC News
• The Politics of Safety: Why Bail Reform Is Striking a Chord with Canadians – Abacus Data

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