National· August 18, 2026 at 03:14 a.m.
Ontario's New Cash Bail Rules Face Constitutional Challenge
Key takeaways
- Ontario's new cash bail rules were challenged on their first day
- Critics argue the rules favor the wealthy
- Attorney General Doug Downey defends the changes as promoting public safety
On the day Ontario's new bail rules requiring cash upfront for release took effect, a constitutional challenge was filed against them. The changes, which critics argue favor the wealthy, have sparked controversy over potential inequality in the justice system.
