Canada: Six Men Arrested in Child Luring Sting, Released Without Bail Hearing
The Spin
Government-critical narrative
Releasing child predators without bail represents a catastrophic failure of justice that betrays every parent's trust. Under Canada’s Criminal Code, judges are bound by the “principle of restraint,” meaning bail laws make pre-trial detention the exception rather than the rule, even in cases involving alleged attempts to buy sex from children. Canada's standards have collapsed when suspects arranging to buy sex from minors face minimal consequences, rather than immediate incarceration.
Pro-government narrative
Release on undertaking doesn’t mean walking free — it means strict conditions until trial with re-arrest for any violations. These suspects face major restrictions and will end up in jail if police enforce them properly, as undertaking laws include reporting regularly to a peace officer, remaining within a specified area and avoiding contact with alleged victims or witnesses. The system works when officers follow through on enforcement.