Bill C-243: Brian's Bill – Parole Reform for Victims.
MP Kerry Diotte’s Legislative Progress on C-243.
“This bill would certainly lessen the trauma that victims go through... assuring victims that the perpetrators remain contained in jail.”
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.
Brian'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