First Nation leaders and Kentner family members gathered in Ottawa on Monday to protest the granting of full parole to Brayden Bushby, the man found guilty of Barbara Kentner’s manslaughter in Thunder Bay, Ont. Kentner, of the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, died in 2017 after a trailer hitch was hurled from a moving vehicle and struck her.
The parole decision prompted marching and demonstrations by Kentner’s relatives and supporters, who traveled to Parliament Hill to voice concerns over the outcome and urge greater accountability in the case. Bushby, who was convicted of manslaughter in connection with Kentner’s death, is described by protesters as a person who has now been released on full parole.
The incident occurred in Thunder Bay in 2017 and resulted in medical complications for Kentner in the months that followed. The news of Bushby’s full parole has become a focal point for advocates highlighting issues surrounding Indigenous victims and the justice system, with family members among those marching to Parliament Hill to demand further action and transparency. The event underscores ongoing discussions about how such cases are handled and the implications of parole decisions for victims and Indigenous communities.
