Trudeau Says ‘Misconduct’ Allegations Probe Possible without NDP’s Help

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Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has mentioned in his latest remarks that it is still possible to investigate complaints against the two MPs recently suspended from Liberal caucus even if the two unidentified NDP MPs, who shared the allegations in the first place, refuse to participate. Trudeau told reporters on Wednesday that “we have already taken extensive notes on what the individuals in question shared about the incidents.”

Speaking about the information the Liberals have, Trudeau said  that “it was the basis for our decision to suspend the two MPs in question, so there is certainly information that we can follow up, but at the same time that would not be ideal and I will wait to see if we will have a formal process.” MPs Scott Andrews and Massimo Pacetti were booted from the Liberal caucus Nov. 5 due to unspecified allegations of “personal misconduct” toward two unidentified female New Democrat MPs. Both accused have denied the allegations and believe they’ll be exonerated.

A letter was addressed at the time by Liberal Whip, Judy Foote, to Commons Speaker Andrew Scheer asking for “the involvement of a neutral third party trusted by all concerned” to investigate the allegations, which sources have said are sexual in nature. In response to the letter, Scheer said on Tuesday that “the resources of the House Administration as well as external experts in this field have been offered to both your office and the Whip of the other party involved. The Members may wish to avail themselves of these resources, all of which place a particular emphasis on maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.”

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