New report urges ‘common sense’ Ontario bail system reforms
Safiyah Husein of the John Howard Society of Ontario (JHSO) says recommendations in a recent report on reforming Ontario’s bail system are ‘not about re-inventing the wheel.’
Safiyah Husein of the John Howard Society of Ontario (JHSO) says recommendations in a recent report on reforming Ontario’s bail system are ‘not about re-inventing the wheel.’

Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 12:27 PM

With the federal government promising action on bail reform, a new report from a criminal justice reform organization is calling for Ontario to take steps to strengthen the provincial bail system through what it calls “common sense” changes. ... [read more]

Procurement Ombud releases ‘mixed’ findings of ‘bait and switch’ in contracts

Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 5:27 PM

The Procurement Ombud has released a report discussing mixed findings of his Procurement Practice Review of “Bait and Switch” tactics in the replacement of resources in federal professional services contracts. ... [read more]

Carney says Liberals’ impending crime bill will propose more bail reverse onuses & stiffer sentences Photo of Prime Minister Mark Carney

Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 4:32 PM

Next week Ottawa will propose Criminal Code reforms — including new reverse onuses for bail, a ban on conditional sentences for a number of sexual offences, and stiffer sentences for repeat convictions for auto-theft, organized crime and home invasion, says Prime Minister Mark Carney, who added that his government is also poised to unveil new border security measures on Oct. 17. ... [read more]

Court grants orders to advance investigation of food testing business acquisition

Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 3:47 PM

The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders for the purpose of gathering information to advance its investigation into the acquisition of Bureau Veritas’ food testing business by Mérieux NutriSciences. ... [read more]

Ontario introducing legislation to expand ‘as of right’ provisions for health care workers

Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 11:32 AM

In a push to attract more healthcare professionals to the province, Ontario will introduce legislation next week to “support greater worker mobility across Canada.” ... [read more]