An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (parole review)
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At a glance
The bill seeks to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to revise the procedures for parole review. It proposes changes in how cases are assessed for granting parole.
Detailed summary
Bill C-243 aims to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to revise the procedures for parole review. This initiative seeks to enhance the efficiency and fairness of the parole application review process.
Key provisions of the bill include introducing new assessment criteria for parole applications. It also proposes changes to the timelines for processing cases and the obligations of review boards.
The Corrections and Conditional Release Act would be amended to incorporate these new procedures and criteria. These changes aim to strengthen transparency and accountability in the parole process.
Incarcerated individuals, parole review boards, and correctional system professionals would be directly affected by these amendments. The bill could also have implications for the families of inmates and victims.
Legislative progress
House of Commons
- First readingSep 22, 2025
- Second readingIn progress
- Consideration in committeeUpcoming
- Report stageUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
Senate
- First readingUpcoming
- Second readingUpcoming
- Third readingUpcoming
- Royal assentUpcoming
Recent debates
Official source: ourcommons.ca