Letters for October 28, 2005

Broadbent not to blame for parole office woes

I must take exception to the Oct. 14 editorial regarding the temporary Ottawa District Parole Office on Gilmour Street that Corrections Canada secretly opened opposite Elgin Street Elementary School.

The editorial criticizes Ottawa Centre MP Ed Broadbent for his performance in relocating the office. In his defence, it must be said that Mr. Broadbent has been steadfast in his efforts to have the office relocated back to a more suitable location in the Ottawa business district. And please give credit when it is due — federal Centretown Conservative candidate Keith Fountain has made relocation of the Parole Office an election promise. read more

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