Canadian contract killer held

A convicted Canadian contract killer has confessed to 28 murders and 12 attempted murders in the course of three decades, at his trial in Quebec.



Fifty eight year old Gerald Gallant\'s victims included bikers and alleged members of organised crime groups, as well as bystanders who were not intended to be targets.



Already serving life for a 2001 murder, he reportedly apologised in court for his crimes.



Gallant was caught in 2006 after fleeing to Europe when detectives linked him to that killing.



Having turned police informer, he will not get additional jail time for his other crimes and is eligible to apply for parole in 25 years.



Under his plea deal, Gallant is barred from writing a book or making a film about his crimes but prosecutors say he will receive protection and will be given US$50 a month to spend at the prison canteen.