Bill C-14 Targets Retail Theft

Ottawa’s new Bill C-14 aims to crack down on retail theft and violence against transit workers with tougher bail and sentencing laws, targeting repeat offenders and organized crime. With retail theft up 64% in Halifax, businesses are cheering the move — though they’re also calling for long-term investments in social supports to tackle root causes of crime. The reforms go live July 15, signaling a government effort to balance enforcement with community safety. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7381b6359ea94e2f