The Correctional Service releases an individual at two thirds of his sentence, which is still dangerous, but the victim isn't informed. The Parole Board holds a hearing for an inmate, but the family isn't invited. The CVBR applies in both cases.
The CVBR is “supra-constitutional”, meaning it stands above all other laws. Agencies and ministers must comply with the CVBR, since it's the law.
That's why I introduced three bills in the Senate to strengthen it. I gave the example earlier of photographs published by an individual. I introduced a bill to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. I also introduced a bill to allow victims to ask questions of criminals who apply for parole because, currently, only counsel can do so. Families aren't represented, whereas the criminal is represented by counsel before the board. So I introduced a bill to put victims and criminals on the same footing when there's a hearing. That isn't the case right now.