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Karapancev LawToronto, ON · August 27, 2026

The New Surety Rules Under Bill C-14: Who Can (and Can’t) Act as Your Surety Now

Summary: As of July 15, 2026, Bill C-14 (the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act) changed who can act as a surety in Canada. A person convicted of an indictable offence within the previous 10 years generally can’t be named as a surety, unless the court is satisfied that no other suitable surety is available and...

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