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April 14, 2005

Keep Homolka away from general public: Barrett

Queens Park – Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant MPP Toby Barrett has joined with MPP Bob Runciman and other caucus colleagues in calling for action not words on the issue of Karla Homolka’s imminent release.

Barrett today spoke in support of Runciman’s private member’s bill calling for residency restriction, police reporting and electronic monitoring in order to best assure the protection of the people of Ontario and Canada from this convicted and dangerous killer.

Barrett says the ‘deal with the devil’ that will see the convicted sex offender, killer and partner of Paul Bernardo released from prison July 5th, “a unique situation, deserving of unique treatment, and we have to find a unique solution.

It was only 2001 that the National Parole Board indicated their unease at Homolka’s early release, determining that she was “likely to commit an offence causing the death of or serious harm to another person.”

Barrett pointed out in the legislature that Homolka’s reputation may also put her in a dangerous situation when she is released.

The Haldimand-Norfolk-Brant MPP concluded with a call for action.

“Attorney General Michael Bryant is telling us, ‘No matter where she goes, no matter what she does ... we will be one step ahead of her.’ - well, I say, good luck.” Barrett intoned. “Can you ensure that we’ll be one step ahead of a sniper, for example, a hired hit man? Because that could be the reality of what awaits notorious deviants like Homolka once they begin rubbing shoulders with those that abhor their actions.”

“I ask the Attorney General: Find a way. Keep Homolka away from the general public—if anything, for her own safety. Do it!”

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For more information please contact MPP Toby Barrett at: 519-428-0446, 905-765-8413 or 1-800-903-8629