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“The fact that Ms. Harks is in a halfway house instead of jail is a clear example of our justice system is broken,” wrote Brampton mayor Patrick Brown in an official letter of complaint to public safety minister Ralph Goodale.

In comments to the CBC, Brown added that the city was “livid” at having Harks “dumped” on them.

On Friday, Peel Regional Police warned of Harks’ arrival in their community and that she is at an “elevated risk to re-offend.”

“Harks’ young victims have included neighbours and a fellow member of a church congregation,” the statement added.

All of Harks’ victims have been girls under the age of eight. She has previously admitted to victimizing as many as 60 children, and keeping “trophies” such as underwear.

“The residents of Brampton will not tolerate this repeat sex offender living amongst them,” wrote Brampton regional councillor Gurpreet Singh Dhillon in his own letter to Goodale.

The Harks case has also attracted the attention of Sonia Sidhu, Liberal MP for the area. “As a mother of 3, I understand and share your concerns. I take this matter seriously and am working diligently to ensure Brampton is a safe place for us all,” she wrote in a Sunday tweet.