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Son Glenn Parrett is a Justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Recently he was in the news over a devastating judgement
that he brought down against the government then in power. The government had given a contract to Carrier Lumber Company to
cut diseased trees, which threatened the provincial forests. Carrier built five saw mills, and made arrangements to harvent
the diseased trees, but when protesters blocked the roads, the government gave them a veto over cutting. Carrier sued and
the case came before Justice Parrett, who ruled in favour of Carrier and awarded substantial damages.
| Here's Justice Glen Parrett in 2004 |
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| Justice Glenn Parrett |
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Justice Parrett had some scathing comments about the government's actions including: "When public servants choose to
embark on such conduct, utilizing the powers they hold to cause damage to others and to cover their own actions, they must
understand, clearly and unequivocally that they will be held accountable for such abuse."
At the next election, the
government then in power, and the
main players in this case were defeated.
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