Justice committee  I'm happy to respond to that question. Thank you. The board is committed to ensuring that victims' voices are heard, their rights are respected and there's the opportunity to participate. However, as you point out, as a result of limited access to CSC institutions at the outs

Justice committee  From the.... Oh, I'm sorry.

Justice committee  I would add that for the Parole Board, as well, the focus is on outreach to those groups to ensure that folks are aware of the information services and the opportunity to participate from the Parole Board perspective. We have a working group on diversity and systemic racism, an

Justice committee  To follow on that, from the perspective of the Parole Board of Canada, if I recall correctly, you asked about our PBC committee on victims, so I'd like to provide a little bit on that. This committee provides information and insight directly to the chairperson on matters of poli

Justice committee  If I can respond to the question—

Justice committee  —I would say that throughout the pandemic the Parole Board of Canada has ensured that we've respected the legislative rights of our victims. In terms of participation, victims have been able to submit statements and to have the statements considered by board members. In respect

Justice committee  I would acknowledge that there is a great deal of importance in ensuring that victims are able to receive the support and information that they require throughout the hearing process. Our regional communication officers are there to work with victims, to provide information and a

Justice committee  Thank you. I would just like to begin by saying that the Parole Board is definitely committed to openness and transparency in the way we provide information, and we ensure the participation of victims in respect of the conditional release process. In terms of information that