Parole Board of Canada
Results and programs. GC InfoBase reports 8 programs of this department, in its Departmental Plans or its actual spending; 4 are current (in the latest plan or, for a program in no plan, with actual spending in the latest year).
- Actual spending, 2024-25
- $76.9M
- Planned, 2025-26 (latest plan)
- $71.7M
- Core responsibilities with indicators
- 3
Spending and employees
Totals of the department's programs: actual spending where reported, then the latest plan.
Spending
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | — | $46M |
| 2011-12 | — | $52.2M |
| 2012-13 | — | $46.5M |
| 2013-14 | — | $50.4M |
| 2014-15 | — | $50.1M |
| 2015-16 | — | $46.3M |
| 2016-17 | — | $46.8M |
| 2017-18 | — | $47.7M |
| 2018-19 | — | $49.8M |
| 2019-20 | — | $51.5M |
| 2020-21 | — | $57.7M |
| 2021-22 | — | $58.8M |
| 2022-23 | — | $68.8M |
| 2023-24 | — | $77.4M |
| 2024-25 | — | $76.9M |
| 2025-26 | $71.7M* | — |
| 2026-27 | $73.6M* | — |
| 2027-28 | $71M* | — |
| 2028-29 | $69.9M* | — |
Employees (FTEs)
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| Fiscal year | Planned | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | — | 461 |
| 2012-13 | — | 468 |
| 2013-14 | — | 505 |
| 2014-15 | — | 495 |
| 2015-16 | — | 475 |
| 2016-17 | — | 480 |
| 2017-18 | — | 471 |
| 2018-19 | — | 481 |
| 2019-20 | — | 499 |
| 2020-21 | — | 498 |
| 2021-22 | — | 493 |
| 2022-23 | — | 519 |
| 2023-24 | — | 549 |
| 2024-25 | — | 563 |
| 2025-26 | 528* | — |
| 2026-27 | 510* | — |
| 2027-28 | 505* | — |
| 2028-29 | 493* | — |
Results at a glance
How many indicators met their target each year, as reported in the Departmental Results Reports. Source: GC InfoBase.
Core responsibility indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 86% |
| 2019-20 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 89% |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 91% |
| 2021-22 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 91% |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 75% |
Program indicators
| Report year | Met | Not met | No result reported | Not yet due | Share met (of met and not met) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 86% |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 86% |
| 2020-21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 91% |
| 2021-22 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 91% |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
| 2024-25 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 75% |
Results by core responsibility
Conditional Release Decisions (6 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
The percentage of appeal applications that are processed in 120 calendar days or less.
2024-25Target: ≥ 95% (2025)Result: 53%Not met
The percentage of decisions that are affirmed by the Appeal Division.
2024-25Target: ≥ 85% (2025)Result: 83%Not met
The percentage of offenders on parole who are not convicted of a violent offence during their supervision period.
2024-25Target: ≥ 98% (2025)Result: 99%Met
The percentage of offenders on parole who are not convicted of an offence prior to the end of their supervision period.
2024-25Target: ≥ 96% (2025)Result: 99%Met
The percentage of offenders who completed their sentences on full parole and who are not re-admitted after release because of a violent conviction (five-year post-warrant expiry).
2024-25Target: ≥ 98% (2025)Result: 99%Met
The percentage of post-suspension and detention decisions that are processed within the legislated timeframes without loss of jurisdiction.
2024-25Target: ≥ 98% (2025)Result: 100%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
The percentage of appeal applications that are processed in 120 calendar days or less.
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of decisions that are affirmed by the Appeal Division.
2026-27Target: ≥ 85% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of offenders on parole who are not convicted of a violent offence during their supervision period.
2026-27Target: ≥ 98% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of offenders on parole who are not convicted of an offence prior to the end of their supervision period.
2026-27Target: ≥ 96% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of offenders who completed their sentences on full parole and who are not re-admitted after release because of a violent conviction (five-year post-warrant expiry).
2026-27Target: ≥ 98% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of post-suspension and detention decisions that are processed within the legislated timeframes without loss of jurisdiction.
2026-27Target: ≥ 98% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Conditional Release Openness and Accountability (6 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
The percentage of individuals (i.e., observers and victims) that are satisfied with the quality of the service and timeliness of the information provided.
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 81%Met
The percentage of requests for information through the Decision Registry that are responded to in a timely manner.
2024-25Target: ≥ 80% (2025)Result: 98%Met
The percentage of those who access the PBC's internet site that finds the information useful.
2018-19Target: ≥ 80% (2019)Result: —No result reported
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
The percentage of requests for information through the Decision Registry that are responded to within 30 days of receipt.
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
The percentage of observers that are satisfied with their experience.
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2030)Result: —Planned
The percentage of victims that report PBC services positively impacted their participation in the federal corrections and conditional release systems.
2026-27Target: ≥ 80% (2029)Result: —Planned
Record Suspension/Pardon and Expungement Decisions/Clemency Recommendations (5 indicators)
Historical: targets against results
The percentage of cases that do not require a new review by a panel following a Federal Court order.
2024-25Target: ≥ 95% (2025)Result: 99%Met
The percentage of clemency files submitted for the Minister’s consideration that are considered complete.
2024-25Target: ≥ 95% (2025)Result: 100%Met
The percentage of record suspension/pardon applications that are processed within the established timeframes.
2024-25Target: ≥ 95% (2025)Result: 82%Not met
The percentage of record suspension/pardon decisions that are not revoked or cease to have effect.
2024-25Target: ≥ 95% (2025)Result: 95%Met
The percentage of record suspension decisions that require a change as a result of litigation.
2018-19Target: ≤ 5% (2019)Result: 0%Met
Current: the 2026-27 plan's targets
The percentage of cases that do not require a new review by a panel following a Federal Court order.
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of clemency files submitted for the Minister’s consideration that are considered complete.
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of record suspension/pardon applications that are processed within the established timeframes.
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2027)Result: —Planned
The percentage of record suspension/pardon decisions that are not revoked or cease to have effect.
2026-27Target: ≥ 95% (2027)Result: —Planned
Future goals: targets due after 2026-27
No targets with a later due date.
Programs
| Program | Core responsibility | Status | Latest plan, first year | Last actual | Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conditional Release Decisions · BUA01 | Conditional Release Decisions | New since an earlier plan | $42.5M 2026-27 | $45.3M 2024-25 | 6 |
| Internal Services · ISS00 | — | New since an earlier plan | $15.2M 2026-27 | $14.8M 2024-25 | 0 |
| Record Suspension/Pardon and Expungement Decisions/Clemency Recommendations · BUC01 | Record Suspension/Pardon and Expungement Decisions/Clemency Recommendations | New since an earlier plan | $10.7M 2026-27 | $11.4M 2024-25 | 5 |
| Conditional Release Openness and Accountability · BUB01 | Conditional Release Openness and Accountability | New since an earlier plan | $5.3M 2026-27 | $5.5M 2024-25 | 6 |
| Conditional Release Decisions · AXV00 | Conditional release and record suspension decisions and decision processes that safeguard Canadian communities. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $35.1M 2016-17 | 0 |
| Internal Services · ISC00 | Internal Services | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $6.5M 2016-17 | 0 |
| Conditional Release Openness and Accountability · AXW00 | Conditional release and record suspension decisions and decision processes that safeguard Canadian communities. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $3.9M 2016-17 | 0 |
| Record Suspension Decisions/Clemency Recommendations · AXY00 | Conditional release and record suspension decisions and decision processes that safeguard Canadian communities. | Not in a Departmental Plan | — | $1.3M 2016-17 | 0 |
