About 100 people, including relatives of those killed in a mass shooting in April, marched through the streets of Halifax today to thank their supporters.
The event was held a day after the federal and Nova Scotia governments decided to establish a full public inquiry to investigate the tragedy.
Scores of experts, academics, politicians, women's groups, senators and family members had come forward to criticize the review, saying it would lack openness, accountability and legal clout. Today, a long line of marchers gathered under bright sunshine and sweltering heat on the Halifax waterfront before they walked north to the legislature, where they circled the building once and headed back to the harbour.view larger image
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