Ontario’s new cash bail rules on hold, judge rules

Ontario’s new cash bail rules will be suspended while a court case on whether they are consistent with Canada’s constitution is decided, an Ontario Superior Court justice ruled Monday.

CP NewsAlert: Ontario’s new cash bail system on hold after judge grants injunction  Toronto Star

Two groups argued Ontario’s new rules requiring a cash deposit for bail encroach on federal jurisdiction and will make it harder for people to be released as they await trial.