Yesterday, health editor Gail Johnson reported on Olson's scheduled appearance before the National Parole Board.

The board members were quick today to return a strong answer of no, much to the relief of the victims' families.

Jacques Letendre, one of the board members, had this to say in a CBC News report: "Mr. Olson presents a high risk and a psychopathic risk," National Parole Board panel member Jacques Letendre said. "He is a sexual sadist and a narcissist. If released, he will kill again."

Update:

The Solicitor General has just issued this statement:

VICTORIA - Solicitor General John Les released the following statement today in response to the Clifford Olson parole hearing.

"Clifford Olson had a parole hearing today; a charade that should never happen again. Automatic parole hearings for this kind of violent serial offender re-victimize the families. It is a travesty that they have to go through this time and time again.

"Federal Justice Minister Vic Toews has said government is considering options such as dismissing parole applications without a hearing when the criminal has shown no sign of rehabilitation. I very much support this position.

"Any change to federal law, regulation or protocol that gives the balance of power to victims and works on their behalf is supported by this government."

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