Simon, who married while in prison in 2017, has applied to the Parole Board of Canada for supervised outings. Darlene Ryan believes her family being present at the Parole Board hearing will give their statements more weight. "Victims will be able to listen to the hearing and present their statement for Board members to consider in their decision-making." Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, has been a strong advocate for victims' rights since his daughter was kidnapped and murdered in 2002. He supports Ryan in her bid to be present at Simon's parole board hearing.

Source: CBC News September 24, 2020 23:31 UTC