Global National: July 20, 2023 | Why Paul Bernardo will stay in medium-security prison

In tonight's top story: Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo will stay in a medium-security prison, as Correctional Service Canada (CSC) commissioner Anne Kelly says the decision to transfer him from maximum-security facility was "sound." David Akin explains how the CSC is defending the move and the bitter opposition by the families of Bernardo's victims.

And, with no resolution in the labour dispute among British Columbia's port workers, pressure is mounting on both sides to finalize a deal. Touria Izri reports on the bottleneck in the supply chain and what this could mean for consumers.

Additonally, Canada's wildfires have burned 11 million hectares of land so far. Three people have been killed on the front lines of the firefight this month, and the death of Carter Vigh, a nine-year-old B.C. boy, is being linked to the smoke. Caryn Lieberman reports on the unpredictable and tragic fire season.

Following up on North America's rapidly-changing environment, a sweltering heat wave is breaking records and filling up emergency rooms across the southwestern U.S., with experts saying some states are treading dangerously close to a critical "wet bulb temperature." Jamie Mauracher explains what that means and how long humans can survive such conditions.

Meanwhile, Russia's relentless attacks on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa are unfolding the same week the Kremlin terminated the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a critical deal guaranteeing safe passage for Ukraine's grain exports through the Black Sea. Crystal Goomansingh looks at the fears of a looming global food crisis, what some say needs to be done to keep supply strong for millions of people and how Ukraine is now matching one of Russia's threats.

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[Imonetone]

Everyone forgot about 15 year old Tammy Homolka.

[MessagefromMichael]

His safety? Why spend money on him? Let him be treated as he treated his victims

[hajaga]

What a load of crap. She says his safety was on danger in a max security jail, but he will be better protected in medium security jail where there’s more access to inmates? Fire this commissioner and don’t let this nonsense ever happen again.

[markp]

This is a stepping stone move to have him released in the future !

[blurtam]

Why doesn't that blonde woman move her boyfriend Paul Bernardo to her house so he can get rid of her.

[kaitlynbecker]

If you regret it so much then overturn it! Even if we do something for victims families in the future what does that do for the victims families NOW?

[Dracoool]

Why does the Trudeau government always protect the villain?

[justadildeau]

Protecting sex offenders is Canada's top priority

[patsow]

Both Paul and Carla should be given life without the possibility of parole, and served it in maximum-security.
The crimes, the couple committed are so incredibly horrific, there is no possibility that Family could be compensated for their loss . Without being sad, these horrible sadistic killers should rot in a jail cell alone until they naturally expire. No bleeding hearts please for these two

[deniseyounger]

Let the other inmates take care of Bernardo! Remember his victims! I think this was a dumb move

[manonlaviggne]

No no no, he should never be into nothing but max. I lived in Mississauga then and I will never forget. He kidnapped and cut to pieces 2 young girls. Cut to pieces remember that.

[peterburandt]

The decision on Paul Bernardo will be reversed and Anne Kelly will be forced to resign her position.
In a democracy such as Canada, the will of the people matters.

[aquarius]

This guy is an absolute monster! He must never see the light of day again. He will kill again given half the chance.

[NickMACK]

Watching from Granada in the Caribbean

[lisbetsoda]

The other prisoners should be given the chance to punish him as they see fit.

[BDee]

They’re protecting the loser from other prisoner’s trying to enjoy him. What a 💩💩 system.

[ingalotoeva]

just great. looks like if you try not to pay your taxes, you will be in bigger trouble then this monster. what will be the next step.... maybe free university degree as lawyer... free appointments with shrink to heal his trauma for the prison time...good encouragement for all potential monsters..people cannot pay bills, but we all are paying for his safety...

[Patrickair]

4:16 use the death penalty for all serious crimes, including repeat offenders

[Libhater-PPPM]

If he doesn't go back i vote for death penalty for him Paul Branardo

[guymontag]

The pay athletes receive is based mainly on how much revenue they generate, professional sports being big business. Saying women should receive equal pay to their male counterparts in soccer seems about as realistic as disc golfers calling for the same prize money as the PGA. In order for the athletes to receive that money, the money has to be there in the first place, right?