Bail Myths, Real Fixes

Think “bail reform” will clean up street disorder? We take a hard look at what Bill C‑14 really changes and why it targets the wrong problem. From the presumption of innocence to the right to remain silent, we trace how symbolic tweaks and reverse onus proposals collide with Charter protections while doing little to speed justice or improve safety. If the true bottleneck is time to trial, then the fixes live in courtrooms, staffing, treatment, and housing—not in performative reminders to judg...