Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is set to table legislation that would require people accused of a crime and granted bail to provide a cash security deposit up front, rather than paying later if they break their bail conditions.
Attorney General Doug Downey said he believes that measure and others announced Monday would improve bail compliance.
"I've heard directly from victims of crime, families, police officers and community leaders who are calling for a bail system that is real, consequential and protects the public," he said at a press conference.