The overall Corrections and Conditional Release Act basically has enshrined the principle that good public safety can and will be achieved through a strong conditional release system. That's why you see that, even with the more serious offences and the life sentences, there is parole eligibility. It doesn't mean you automatically get it, as you know. Individuals have to earn it. They have to show that their behaviour has changed and that they have become law-abiding citizens. Our legislation in Canada has enshrined that principle. Conditional release is one of the key elements of public safety when you're dealing with offenders.
On March 9th, 2015. See this statement in context.