October 3, 2025
Sherry Gorva
As the Conservative Party’s legislative push for tougher bail laws—Bill C-242, widely dubbed as the “Jail Not Bail Act” is set to be debated in House of Commons, the fate of the bill now appears to rest on bipartisan cooperation.
With a key vote potentially scheduled for as early as Monday, Edmonton Gateway MP and Conservative leader Tim Uppal, a leading voice for the bill during an interview with RED FM’s Harjinder Thind Show said Liberal MPs support will be required to get the bill cleared.
Highlighting that public safety “transcends political lines,” Uppal urges the Liberal backbenchers to set aside partisan differences to ensure the swift passage of the bill. He expressed confidence that the bill could pass as early as Monday, provided cross-party cooperation prevails.
“We’re hopeful that by Monday, we’ll see a unified vote in support of this bill,” said Uppal. “This is one of the key steps toward reducing violent crime in Canada. The goal is simple: make it harder for repeat violent offenders to exploit the system and walk free.”
While Uppal emphasized the importance of the bill, he was equally clear that this isn’t about political grandstanding.
“We’re not playing partisan games. We’re calling on Liberal MPs to stand with us,” he added. “Public safety transcends political lines. Canadians deserve better — and they deserve it now.”
Bill C-242 , which was tabled by MP Arpan Khanna (Oxford) earlier this week, seeks to overturn the Liberal government’s bail reforms, which Conservatives say have contributed to a climate of fear and instability in Canadian communities.
According to Conservative estimates, since 2015, homicides have risen by 29%, sexual assaults have increased by 76% and extortion-related incidents have soared by 330%.
“While we often work with the Bloc and NDP, we’re especially appealing to Liberal backbenchers to join us,” Uppal said. “This isn’t about scoring political points. It’s about delivering real, immediate change to protect innocent Canadians.”
As Parliament reconvenes next week, Canadians will be watching closely. For many, the success — or failure — of Bill C-242 may very well be a litmus test for Ottawa’s commitment to public safety.
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