The attendance of a convicted murderer on day parole at McGill’s law faculty is highlighting the tension between public safety concerns and successful offender reintegration. Several students say they feel vulnerable and frustrated by a lack of transparency regarding Jeffrey George Ewert’s violent past against women, while his lawyer and student supporters argue he deserves a second chance.
Convicted killer attending McGill law school divides students over safety, 2nd chances
Oct 16, 2026 | 4:00 AM
