Mr. Speaker, I share the concern of the member for Oshawa on our commitment to ensure that the rights of victims are respected and their voices can be heard.
During this unprecedented situation of COVID, we enhanced the protocols in order to allow victims to participate at parole hearings via telephone, but we heard from victims and the victims ombudsman that it was not good enough. Therefore, we have undertaken the necessary testing to ensure that secure video conferencing can be put in place.
I am pleased to advise the member opposite that we are launching video conferencing for victims at parole hearings in Ontario and Quebec on November 9 and for the rest of the country on November 23.