Temporary absences may be granted to inmates for just about any reason, regardless of the risk that they pose to society. Parole is used to reduce the federal prison population. Parole Board members are political patronage appointees. Offenders released on parole are free to live their lives as they please. Parole is automatically granted when an inmate becomes eligible for parole consideration.
Most offenders commit new crimes while on parole.
Victim information is not considered by the Correctional Service of Canada or the National Parole Board. Victims cannot obtain information about an offender. Public safety is not an important consideration when deciding whether or not to release an offender into the community. There is a loophole in the law that allows first degree murderers to be automatically paroled before serving their full sentences.