Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said he will introduce legislation next week that will put an end to conditional sentences for criminals who are convicted of property or other serious crimes.
During a news conference in Toronto on Saturday, Nicholson said the new legislation would expand the list of offences that are ineligible for conditional sentences, which call for less than two years of imprisonment.
Those who receive conditional sentences are often allowed to serve the time in their community, often under house arrest.
Nicholson said the federal government believes there are currently too many criminals enjoying the comforts of their own homes, rather than spending time in prison.
The new legislation is yet another move by the Tories as part of their ongoing efforts to show they are tough on crime.
Earlier this month, Nicholson announced his intention to repeal the "faint hope" clause, which allows criminals convicted of first- or second-degree murder to apply to become eligible for an earlier parole date after they have served 15 years of their sentence.
