Olienick parole denial raises questions about procedural fairness

The parole denial for a first-time Canadian offender involved in the 2022 Coutts border protest has raised concerns about bias, especially given the common approval of parole for violent criminals.

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The parole denial for a first-time Canadian offender involved in the 2022 Coutts border protest has raised concerns about bias and fairness, especially given the common approval of parole for violent criminals.

Anthony “Tony” Olienick, who was convicted of mischief and weapons offences and sentenced to six and a half years in prison, was denied parole last month despite meeting several key criteria typically considered by the Parole Board of Canada.

True North obtained exclusive access to the Parole Board’s written decision in Olienick’s case, and the rationale has left supporters puzzled.