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Protecting Ontario by Keeping Criminals Behind Bars
TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would hold offenders accountable, support victims of crime and strengthen public safety. The Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2025 includes bold new measures that would crack down on dangerous driving and tighten bail requirements to protect communities. In addition to legislation, the government will strengthen safety protocols in adult correctional institutions and explore options to mak
Stephen Lecce, MPP
Nov 25, 20255 min read
Province Cracking Down on Dangerous Driving to Protect People on Ontario Roadways
TORONTO — As part of a package of legislative changes to be introduced later today, the Ontario government will introduce tough new measures to crack down on dangerous drivers in Ontario. Many of the measures being introduced are in response to the “Andrew’s Law” petition, in memory of Andrew Cristillo, a father of three who was killed after being struck by a driver charged with dangerous and stunt driving. These changes include measures that would impose a lifetime driving b
Stephen Lecce, MPP
Nov 25, 20254 min read
Ontario Tightening Bail Requirements to Protect Communities
TORONTO — As a part of its ongoing work to protect Ontario communities, the Ontario government will soon introduce legislation that would require an accused person or their surety to provide a cash security deposit in the full amount ordered by the court. This initiative would improve bail compliance, keep violent, repeat offenders behind bars and make it easier for the province to collect forfeited bail payments when bail conditions are violated. "Our government is sending
Stephen Lecce, MPP
Nov 24, 20255 min read
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