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Convicted Murderer Jeffrey George Ewert Returned to Custody After Parole Suspension
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Incident Overview
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that a suspension warrant was issued for Jeffrey George Ewert, placing him back in custody while a more thorough assessment of his case proceeds. No further details were released due to privacy restrictions.
Parole History and Risk Assessments
Ewert, now in his 60s, was convicted in the 1980s of second-degree murder and attempted murder for violent attacks against two women in British Columbia, one of whom was 15 years old. He served roughly 40 years in federal prison before being granted day parole in 2025. His parole was extended for an additional six months in 2026. The parole board expressed particular concern about his interactions with and attitudes toward women.
Institutional Reactions
CSC reiterated that it continuously gathers information on an offender’s community behavior and will suspend release when the risk can no longer be safely managed.
Campus Debate
Two petitions have emerged among the university community. One petition, signed by students, argues that Ewert’s presence on campus makes them feel unsafe and calls for his removal. Another petition contends that excluding Ewert undermines his right to education and rehabilitation, emphasizing his Indigenous background and status as a survivor of the Sixties Scoop.
Next Steps
The CSC indicated that the case will be reviewed through the established post-release decision-making process, which may involve further consideration by the Parole Board of Canada. No additional information has been provided pending the outcome of that review.