Canada’s Bail System

Canada’s bail system promotes public safety, maintains confidence in the administration of justice, and respects the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Our bail system is a shared responsibility between the provinces and territories and the federal government.

This webpage provides information on how Canada’s bail system works, and on proposed changes to the bail system in Canada.

Services and information

Backgrounder: Bail and Sentencing Reform Act

Read about proposed changes to the bail and sentencing framework in the Criminal Code.

Backgrounder: The Bail Process

Consult our fact sheet to learn about what bail is and how it works.