Bill C-14 is now law in Canada

Trisha Matabalan, Philippine Canadian Inquirer
June 24, 2026

(Photo courtesy: Mark Carney/Facebook)

CANADA – On June 22, 2026, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act (Bill C-14) received Royal Assent in Canada, with significant reforms to make it stronger and more airtight, with over eighty clauses of targeted changes. The laws specifically focused on the crimes of extortion, organized crime, and car thefts. Further, bail and sentencing laws became stricter for violent and organized crime, home invasion, car theft, and human trafficking. The changes will come into force by July 15, 2026.

The government’s goal with the changes apparently come from a desire to encourage and reinforce trust in the country’s justice system. Prime Minister of Canada and the Leader of the Liberty Party, Mark Carney, said in a post on social media: “The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act is now law. That means law enforcement have more tools to keep you safe. From consecutive sentencing to tighter bail rules for repeat offenders, we’re making sure dangerous offenders stay detained and out of your communities.”