Statement from the Mayor: Third sex offender released in Surrey

It is unconscionable that for the third time in roughly six weeks, another dangerous sex offender has been released into our community. According to the public warning notification issued by the RCMP, Ezaz Razak “represents a serious and imminent risk to vulnerable women and intimate partners.” It goes without saying that Mr. Razak is not welcome in our city. I urge anyone who sees this sexual predator out after 10 p.m. or using drugs or alcohol to call 9-1-1 immediately.

I am sending a letter to both the federal and provincial Ministers responsible for public safety to demand a comprehensive review of the laws pertaining to sentencing, release, and monitoring of dangerous sex offenders with a high risk of re-offending, to determine more appropriate measures in order to protect all communities from harm.