The Correctional Service of Canada says its commissioner has ordered another review of the decision to move serial killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security prison in Quebec. The Correctional Service confirms it wants the review to ensure it was appropriate, evidence-based, and considerate of Bernardo’s victims, it regrets any pain and concern the decision has caused, and wants to assure Canadians that Bernardo continues to be incarcerated in a secure and controlled institution, with every precaution in place to maintain public safety. Last week, officials with the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers confirmed that Bernardo was transferred from Millhaven Institution just outside Kingston to La Macaza Institution northwest of Montreal. Ontario Premier Doug Ford issued a statement regarding the matter yesterday, saying Bernardo should “rot in a maximum-security prison” for the rest of his “miserable existence”. Ford said “We stand with his victims and their families, including those of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French”. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he understands how “shocked and appalled” Canadians are at the decision, and that’s why Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will be raising the matter with the commissioner of the correctional service this week. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Trudeau’s government to use whatever tools it can to reverse the transfer.
