By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED October 21, 2022 2:30pmET
Public Order Emergency Commission
Ontario Provincial Police officers provide testimony as the inquiry into the federal government's emergency declaration continues the first full week of public hearings.
Conservatives demand Blair, Lucki resign over Nova Scotia shooting investigation
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Conservatives are demanding the resignation of cabinet minister Bill Blair and RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, accusing both of misleading a parliamentary committee about alleged political interference in the 2020 investigation of Canada's deadliest mass shooting.
The official opposition believes new audio of Lucki's conversation with RCMP officers proves their allegation, though the government again maintained today there was no interference or political direction.
"We do not have confidence in this minister [Blair] to hold any position in this govt and he should resign immediately along with the RCMP commissioner," says Conservative public safety critic Raquel Dancho as she responds to release of key audio in N.S. shooting probe.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/JRXSUt9lmr
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) October 21, 2022
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Here's how Prime Minister responded:
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced renewed questions at a news conference in Surrey, B.C., about alleged political interference in Nova Scotia mass shooting probe in light of newly released audio recording from a key RCMP meeting.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/OXqR2c0kjC
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) October 21, 2022
Watch the prime minister's full news conference held to mark the coming into force of regulations for a national handgun freeze:
Also Friday:
MPs debate Bill C-9 at second reading before closing the week with a Liberal MP's motion on a "federal framework to improve access to adaptable affordable housing for individuals with non-visible disabilities."
In Committee
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez and CRTC chair Ian Scott go before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage for questions on Bill C-18. 1pm ET / 10am PT
Auditor General Karen Hogan goes before the public accounts committee to discuss her office’s report on the government’s processing of veterans’ disability benefits. 1pm ET / 10am PT
