The Parole Board of Canada (PBC) has announced that Catherine McKay will be eligible for statutory release. The latter was sentenced to nine years for the death of a young family member in 2016, while driving while intoxicated.
According to court documents, Catherine McKay was three times the alcohol limit when her vehicle struck another vehicle.
The occupants of another vehicle were Chanda and Jordan Van de Vorst and their two children Miguire and Kamryn.
Statutory release is mandated by law when offenders have completed two-thirds of their court sentences, which also proves that they do not pose a danger to society.
In the case of Mrs. McKay, a document from the Parole Board of Canada shows that he shows little risk in the face of substance abuse and that he is highly motivated to reintegrate into society.
Many conditions are included with this statutory release.
Catherine Mckay is not allowed to drink alcohol or drugs. He cannot drive and is prohibited from contacting the victims ’family in this case.
The Parole Board of Canada report also states that Catherine Mckay has been a victim of abuse for many years and struggles to overcome many challenges while serving her sentence.
According to the Board, it is important that he continues to manage his addiction problems and that he should follow a treatment plan set by the parole officer assigned to him.
This treatment plan includes the association of an Aboriginal elder.
Radio Canada
Source: Radio-Canada
