The Mountie in charge of the RCMP\u0027s initial response to the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia began testifying before an inquiry Monday.
“My opinion is that this commission must have lost sight of the fundamental, crucial role of a public inquiry. Instead of a full public process of fact-finding, it has … limited opportunities to challenge its investigation.”
In a statement Friday, the commission defended its approach. “Given the health information provided, allowing the witnesses to provide evidence this way will reduce the stress and time pressure that arises from giving oral evidence in live proceedings,” it said. “This format will facilitate the testimony and therefore provide clear evidence.”Article content
In an earlier interview with commission lawyers, Rehill confirmed he had been off work for 16 months after the tragedy, saying he struggled with questions about the decisions he made.Article content Nova Scotia lawyer Adam Rodgers, who has been analyzing the inquiry’s progress on his blog, said that kind of anger is justified.Article content
Toronto-based lawyer John Mather, who has worked on inquiries as commission counsel, said the Mass Casualty Commission — as it is formally known — is facing a challenge because it can’t reveal why Rehill and O’Brien were granted special status. As for the assertion that the inquiry may be facing a loss of public trust, Mather said the impact of the special accommodations won’t be known until the commission submits its final report on Nov. 1.
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