New crime bill addresses violence against women and court delays

David Ebner, a justice reporter at The Globe and Mail with expertise in criminal law, dives into the key aspects of Canada’s new crime bill, Bill C-16. He discusses how it aims to combat violence against women and children while tackling court delays. Ebner highlights the bill's definitions of femicide and coercive control, as well as the introduction of penalties for non-consensual deepfakes. He also analyzes the implications of reinstating mandatory minimums and the challenges posed by ongoing court backlogs, shedding light on a critical topic in the justice system.