Liberal regime waives cabinet confidence for Emergencies Act evidence

TNC: 'According to a press release on the commission’s website, this is the fourth time since Confederation where a public inquiry was given access to cabinet secrets.

'“This exceptional step recognizes the fundamental importance of the Commission’s work and how critical these documents are in inquiring into why the Government declared a public order emergency,” said Commission counsel co-lead Shantona Chaudhury and Jeffrey Leon.

'“On behalf of Commissioner (Paul) Rouleau, we took the position that Cabinet documents must be released to facilitate the Commission’s examination and assessment of the basis for the Government’s decision to declare the emergency and fulfil the Commission’s mandate.”'