Why are courts striking down mandatory minimum sentences for heinous crimes?

Why are courts striking down mandatory minimum sentences for heinous crimes?

July 20, 2026 · 15 min

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The episode discusses the reasons behind Canadian courts striking down mandatory minimum sentences for serious crimes.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub . Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:22 - Why Canadian courts are striking down mandatory minimum sentences for some of the worst crimes imaginable , by Christine Van Geyn 7:07 - The most important provincial economic reforms…are federal , by Eric Lombardi This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $2 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/ Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)x Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Editor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Guests: Christine Van Geyn, Eric Lombardi

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