Mr. Speaker, again I take the opportunity to express our collective condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of the deceased in this tragic case. In parole decisions, public safety is and always will be our main consideration. The Parole Board makes these decisions based on long-standing criteria established to promote safe and effective reintegration into society of all offenders. In this case, we share the concerns of Canadians, and we have asked the chair of the Parole Board and the commissioner of the Correctional Service to conduct a thorough investigation and review so that we can make decisions based on facts. That is what we will do.
In the House of Commons on January 28th, 2020. See this statement in context.