Emergencies Act Inquiry Delayed Until October Due to Commissioner’s Illness
The commission tasked with reviewing the Liberal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act last February said today the hearings will be postponed due to the commissioner having a health issue.
The Public Order Emergency Commission was due to begin its public hearings on Sept. 19. The date has now been moved to Oct. 13.
Inquiry officials said in a statement that Commissioner Paul Rouleau is required to undergo surgery for a recently arisen health issue.
“I want to assure Canadians of my commitment to completing the work of the Commission in a timely manner,” Commissioner Rouleau said in the Sept.2 statement….