Crown prosecutors acknowledged in filings ahead of the decision that the Supreme Court ruling means Bourque's eligibility must be reduced.
"He not only left families devastated, but also left the local community and the law enforcement communities in a state of pain and anguish."Angela Gevaudan, Fabrice Gevaudan's widow, wrote in a victim impact statement filed last month about the continuing effects his death has had on her and their daughter.
In a statement released following the decision, the RCMP union said it respects the authority of the Supreme Court of Canada even when it disagrees with a specific decision. "The Crown did not have any choice about agreeing to the necessity of the appeal, and the Court of Appeal didn't have any choice about granting the relief that was sought," Lutz said.RCMP officers use their vehicle to create a keep a perimeter in Moncton, N.B., on June 4, 2014.Officers responding to a call about a man with a gun were ambushed. The five officers were shot within 20 minutes. Bourque disappeared, prompting a lockdown and search of the area.
"This appeal is not about the value of each human life, but rather about the limits on the state's power to punish offenders, which, in a society founded on the rule of law, must be exercised in a manner consistent with the Constitution," the Supreme Court decision states.
WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!!!
Oh hell no!!
Deny him
Our courts put more emphasis on rehab than on public safety. The seeds of revolt have been planted.
But if you honk your horn in a truck in Ottawa they'll lock you up indefinitely whilst you await kangaroo court trial.
WASTE OF MONEY SHOULD PUT HIM TO SLEEP
The RCMP created this monster, I don't see why they should have any problems with him applying for parole. The Taxpayers, on the other hand are the victims of an RCMP informant going on a rampage funded by the RCMP, and this man could've been stopped before the rampage. No parole
Unbelievable, what about the clown that shot police in Fredericton? Will he have his reduced? No wonder criminals offend again. Our system is a joke and more concerned with protecting prisoners rights than victims.
Of course because the justice system is a joke for actual criminals 🤦♂️🤡 if he sexually assaulted someone at the same time he would be out already. Disgusting.
He may seek it, but the parole board will never let him out.
Why don’t you start the headline with… “Due to the policies of Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party”…. Oh, I forgot…no moral courage at the CBC. Embarrassing.
And yet people love Trudeau and his inept Ministers…. No matter what the argument is, it is a slap in the face to the Victims and their Families….again. Brutal.
Next time you see one make sure you Thanks A Liberal.
And won't get it.
SCC has undermined Canadian’s confidence in the “justice” system and put the administration of Justice into disrepute. The SCC at the same time has undermined the will of Parliament but striking down Harper’s common sense laws of consecutive sentences for violent serial murderers
What !!
The Canadian justice system is a bloody joke!!!!
But why?
Disgusting. SC is a joke. Essentially grants murderers a free pass on any murders after the first one…pathetic
Why waste money and time on even speaking of his early release. Not going to happen. Move on to other cases, so many back logged already.
Justice denied
Should not have any right to even do this.
I will be seeking 10 million dollars tomorrow. Wish me luck.
With a little truedope help…
Of course he can. Our constitution says so. Who wrote it? Bleeding hearts who have criminals well being over victims. Rewrite it! Criminals must have rights, they forfeit any rights.
A reason for capital punishment to come back
blueoil23 It sure RCMP disagree, but I do agree with the Canadian Supreme Court. Our justice system is not based on vengeance or payback, but on rehabilitation. It was pretty clear that law would be striked down by our highest Court.
tragic
Just disgusting 🤮 the rule of law is broken
Disgusting !
Thank you CBC for this information.., I agree we need to be MORE tough on crime thank you for covering all the real issues 🫡
CBC why did the justice system fail to do a 'mental assessment' and wrap that trial up at RECORD SPEED? Seems again the RCMP was anxious to cover something up🤔
blueoil23 This is really painful to hear of. No excuses. They had to meet every bar to become Mounties.That would be literally blood sweat and tears. Why doesn’t the murderer have to serve his full sentence. I 100% don’t agree.
Apparently ' parole stacking' violates our constitution, according to our top court
WWW HHH YYY ?
This is the end result of Rousseau's liberalism. Not surprised.
Our system is broken and you enable it!
Tell Trudeau to get his face out of these monumental decisions, he shows he's not qualified
Liberal legal system at work
This makes no sense. Disgusted.
Out of Touch-Supreme Court Justices! Heinous crimes require robust sentences! I don't give a flying fuck that these convicted murders' are in their 20s.
That is absolutely wrong.
Welcome to Trudeau's Canada. Protect the criminal over the victims.
Future headline: an unidentifiable body was found today at 3 different locations. Due to its condition it’s highly likely it will never be identified.
100 years ago we would have saved Millions 💰💰💰$$$$
So basically, if you're gonna kill someone, make a laundry list of people you want killed and go on a killing spree, because you'll only get charged for one of them. Welcome to the Canada court system.
Revolving door
This is a clown 🤡 country.
Sad in so many ways.
His parole officer hasn't been born yet. All this does is make sure he's tortured by false hope a few decades sooner.
If Trudeau is trying to create some sort of lawless & chaotic society, he is succeeding.
Eye for an eye justice is the only deterrant
Bring back capitol punishment
Thanks Trudeau and his liberal buffoons
Criminals killing criminals. You pay to play.
People get parole for murder all the time don’t think this guy won’t get out in his 40s with the rest of his lofe ahead of him to enjoy
Lametti needs to resign
This is why I was relieved Gabriel Wortman was shot and killed . Sure he may have answered some questions if he survived but I never wanted to run into him in the community again ever . LIFE in prison should be exactly that !
This days, criminals have more rights than anyone
This is Trudeau’s Justice system… Catch and release game. TrudeauBrokeCanada trudeaumustgo
WTF
This is the kind of support any police officer in this country can expect from the Liberals and NDP. Police need to wake up to this reality, they don't give a damn about you or your safety.
What a joke! I know he probably won't be let out, but this creature shouldn't even be given the slightest hope of ever getting out.
Canadians must remember that a life sentence is for life. Just because you are eligible for parole does not mean you are entitled to it or that you will be paroled. Even if paroled you still will be monitored by a parole officer for life and abide by any parole conditions.
This is messed up life without parole should mean just that and sentences should be consecutive not concurrent
ACAB - this is great news.
You take a life you forfit yours our justice system needs to be looked into for sure !!!
More from the soft on crime liberals
Friendly sausage maker going to get early parole what a surprise.
That’s BULLSHIT!!!
'Will be able to seek' and 'Will obtain' are 2 very different things.
🙄
'We need to strike a balance between criminal and victim rights,' she said. No we shouldn’t. Criminals should have no rights when they commit these types of crimes. Smfh.
Trudeau’s Canada.
First off, this is fine. Parole stacking was found unconstitutional, and I agree Second, there's no reason to believe his parole would even be granted Third, while Bourque was obvs unstable, and adventurism isnt productive protest, I cannot bring myself to condemn this man
The great Canadian farce, know as the 'justice system'
Let him out, post his address, im sure the world will sort out what to do.
Too soft, Canada !!! WTF
This is exactly why I was against abolishing capital punishment
All you people need to do research Lolol if you get life sentence it means life the numbers are only maybe dates but they don’t have to let you out at all period….. it’s just government saying like you can have a bunch of life sentences but yet one would do
Disgusting!!!
People in Canada care more about the rights of criminals than law abiding citizens. Sad.
Canada needs to enact life without parole EVER! It serves to protect society and is definitely punitive. A very strong case could be made that Canada puts the desires and wishes of its criminals instead of its productive citizens. No bueno eh.
Justice and immigration in this country is a joke. It all started with Pierre. Worst PM in history.
Typical of our screwed justice system
Liberal justice system!!!!
why?
Why?
rcmpgrcpolice TIME TO DO YOUR PART AND ARREST TRUDOPE FOR HIGH TREASON! Are you all done protecting this POS? You beat Canadian citizens at a peaceful protest and broke your oath and destroyed police integrity for this CORRUPT HOG!!! WAKE UP.
Absolutely disgusted at our justice system
Because Canada is a country where you can be guilty of murder to an infinite number of people, and be sentenced for only one. Who decides which life was more important than the other?
All thanks to the liberal stacked supreme court. Replace it. Or, change our constitution if it says killers can't be punished accordingly.
How is this even possible? He should never see the outside real world ever again. Brutal criminal system.
Ooh Canada. Smh
3 down, 30,089 to go
Horrible news
Allowed by your trusty liberal government PierrePoilievre please ensure this doesn’t happen when you take the reins
WTF
“Can seek” is far different than “will get”.
That’s because the law Harper passed was deemed unconstitutional.
Totally predictable in a country like Canada that prioritizes Criminals over victims and their families
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