Canada's justice minister has ordered a new trial for Daniel Jolivet, a Quebec man convicted of four murders in 1994, after concerns emerged about the fairness of his initial trial.Jolivet, who spent 33 years in prison, was released on bail in December 2025 pending a federal review.

Justice Minister Sean Fraser cited reasonable grounds to believe a miscarriage of justice occurred, emphasizing the need to restore public trust in the legal system.Jolivet, who has consistently denied the charges, expressed relief at the decision, calling it 'freedom' and vowing to focus on self-care.

His lawyer, Nicholas St-Jacques, highlighted the importance of the ruling for victims of wrongful convictions, stressing the need for formal acquittal.The Crown prosecutor's office will now assess whether to proceed with the case.

Jolivet's case, which involved the 1994 convictions of four murders in Brossard, Quebec, was initially overturned on appeal but reinstated by the Supreme Court in 2000.His repeated requests for review were denied until 2025, when federal authorities acknowledged potential justice flaws.

The decision underscores ongoing debates about systemic errors in criminal convictions and the complexities of overturning long-standing legal rulings.