Bill C-48: A Critical Look at Canada's Controversial Bail System Reform and Its Impact on Crime, Social Disorder, and Mental Health

This week on Legally Speaking with Michael Mulligan:

What does Canada's Bill C-48 mean for the future of the bail system, and does it truly address the issue of crime and social disorder? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Michael Mulligan of Mulligan Defense Lawyers as we dissect the implications of this controversial bill and the reverse onus provision it introduces.

We'll examine the cases where the burden of proof shifts from the Crown to the accused, and how this has existed for years in certain scenarios. You'll also gain insight into the politics surrounding Bill C-48 and why it faces backlash from indigenous communities, hunters, and sports shooters. Most importantly, we'll consider whether the bill is genuinely capable of reducing crime or just another misguided policy.

Our discussion wouldn't be complete without touching on the connection between the bail system, deinstitutionalization, and the tragic reality of untreated mental illness and addiction. Let's remember that anger isn't the solution, and it's crucial to look past the surface and understand the root of the problem. Tune in for this thought-provoking episode and make sure to read Bill C-48 for yourself to decide if it's the answer we need.