A convicted terrorist has been denied parole. But what is Canada doing to de-radicalize extremists?

In the absence of targeted de-radicalization programs for terrorism offenders in prisons, experts say Canada can’t ensure they won’t reoffend. “The nature of these offences suggests you have the potential to cause serious harm to many people should you return to your offence cycle and re-offend,” reads the Parole Board of Canada decision. Some other terrorism offenders have been released and reoffended before, in Canada and abroad. Upon entering federal custody, radicalized offenders and convicted terrorists, like all offenders, are assessed to determine risks and needs. The parole board assesses whether the offender should be released, and part of that is determining whether the person is likely to reoffend.