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A bill to make many changes to Canada's bail and sentencing laws, including requiring judges to consider certain factors before releasing accused persons, expanding reverse onus provisions for certain offences, increasing penalties for some crimes, restricting conditional sentences for certain sexual offences, and making changes to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. In debate, the Conservatives raised concerns about security gaps at airports and a case where perpetrators of a violent home invasion were quickly released. The Liberals highlighted investments in border security and advanced Bill C-14 as evidence of their commitment to strengthening criminal laws.

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