Decision-Making Policy Manual for Board Members

About this publication

Publication author: Parole Board of Canada
Third Edition, No. 3 – 2024-01-02

Mission

The Parole Board of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system, contributes to the protection of society by facilitating, as appropriate, the timely reintegration of offenders and the sustained rehabilitation of individuals into society as law-abiding citizens. The Board makes independent, quality conditional release, record suspension and expungement decisions, as well as clemency recommendations, in a transparent and accountable manner, while respecting diversity and the rights of offenders and victims.

Purpose

In accordance with subsection 151(2) of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and section 4.4 of the Criminal Records Act, Parole Board of Canada policies relating to conditional release and pardon/record suspension decision-making are adopted by the Executive Committee, in consultation with Board members (also referred to as the Board).

The purpose of the Decision-Making Policy Manual for Board Members is to support Board members in exercising their discretionary authority and meeting the objectives of the statutory framework, in a manner that complies with the duty to act fairly, respects the rights of offenders and victims, and is responsive to offenders’ diverse backgrounds and needs.