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Ottawa proposes legislative changes to repeal some mandatory minimum sentences

Friday, February 19, 2021 @ 3:34 PM | By John Schofield

Members of Canada’s criminal law bar are largely welcoming proposed legislative reforms announced by federal Justice Minister David Lametti that would repeal some mandatory minimum sentences for drug and firearm-related offences,...

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