Media advisory - Minister Fraser to hold press conference on bail and sentencing reforms to combat copper theft

LONDON, ON, June 22, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, will hold a press conference on the passing of the Bail and Sentencing Act (Bill C-14), with over 80 targeted changes to the Criminal Code. Bill C-14 is one of three major criminal justice reforms to receive Royal Assent last week. The press conference will highlight the Act's new aggravating factors for copper theft.

Also in attendance will be:

• Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London Centre
• Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West
• Josh Morgan, Mayor of London
• Ysni Semsedini, CEO, London Hydro

A media availability will follow.

Date:	Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time:	10:15 a.m. ET
Location:	111 Horton Street East
	London, Ontario
	N6A 4H6

Notes for media:

• Members of the media are asked to contact [email protected] to confirm their attendance and to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event.
• The press conference and media availability will be streamed on the Justice Canada YouTube channel.

SOURCE Department of Justice Canada

Contacts: Joannie Fogue, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, 613-297-2431, [email protected]; Media Relations Office, Department of Justice Canada, 613-957-4207, [email protected]