I would first like to extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Marylène Levesque. It is a tragedy. That is never the result we want. The mandate of the Correctional Service of Canada is to ensure public safety. We take that very seriously.
We are not in a hurry to release offenders into the community. They have to wait for their eligibility date. They also have to follow their correctional plan. There are things they must do in order to be able to appear before the board and then the board decides whether or not they will be granted parole.