Parole Board of Canada

The Parole Board of Canada (French: Commission des libérations conditionnelles du Canada; formerly known as the National Parole Board) is the Canadian government agency that is responsible for reviewing and issuing parole and criminal pardons in Canada. It operates under the auspices of Public Safety Canada.

Parole Board of Canada
Commission des libérations conditionnelles du Canada
Heraldic Badge of the Parole Board of Canada
Agency overview
Formed1959
Preceding agency
  • National Parole Board
JurisdictionGovernment of Canada
MottoProtectio • Transparentia • Reintegratio
Employees467
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Jennifer Oades, Chairperson
Websitewww.canada.ca/en/parole-board.html
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