Bill C-243: Brian's Bill – Parole Reform for Victims.
MP Kerry Diotte’s Legislative Progress on C-243.
End the Re-Victimization of Families
Convicted murderers currently apply for parole every single year. "Brian’s Bill" seeks to extend this to every 5 years to protect grieving families from constant trauma. Support Mike and Dianne Ilesic in their fight for justice.
What is C-243?
The Current Problem
Murderers can apply for parole every single year after their minimum sentence.
Victims' families are forced to relive their trauma annually at hearings.
The system prioritizes the "rights" of the killer over the peace of the family.
The Solution: Brian's Bill
Murderers must wait 5 years between applications once parole is denied.
Families are protected from constant re-traumatization and legal battles.
The system puts victims first and respects the finality of a life sentence.
Introducing Bill C-243: Brian's Bill
Kerry rises to move the second reading of legislation to protect victims of violent crime from the trauma of annual parole hearings.
October 31, 2025 • House of CommonsBrian's Bill
Summary: This bill amends the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to extend the parole application wait time to 5 years for offenders serving sentences for 1st or 2nd-degree murder. It aims to protect victims' families from the trauma of annual parole hearings.
2nd Reading Resumes
Second Reading Vote
Media Coverage: Brian's Bill (C-243)
"Protecting the families of victims"
Mike and Dianne Ilesic detail their fight for C-243 to end the trauma of annual parole hearings.
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Changes to Parole Rules Sought
A look at the Edmonton press conference where Kerry detailed the 5-year parole reform plan.
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Bill C-243 Formally Introduced
MP Diotte tables the Bill to honor the late Brian Ilesic and stop re-victimization.
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