Thank you, Chair.
Once again I would like to thank my colleague Mr. Lawton for writing this amendment, and I am very happy to move it.
This amendment is similar to CPC-29 in that it promotes the protection of victims. This amendment will require that victims be notified of the offender's eligibility dates and review dates for parole and unescorted temporary absences; dates on which the offender is to be released on unescorted temporary absence, temporary absence, parole or statutory release; hearing dates for parole reviews; and the conditions, locations and durations of unescorted temporary absences, temporary absences, parole or statutory release.
If we all truly care about victims' rights, Mr. Chair, then it is common sense that they should be informed about any potential changes in their abuser's sentence. I urge all members to support victims and support this amendment.
Thank you.