Liberal MP accuses Tory James Bezan of ‘humiliating’ comments, sexual in nature
OTTAWA — A Liberal member of Parliament from Quebec says a Conservative MP made comments towards her that were “humiliating” and “sexual in nature” during an event back in May.
Sherry Romanado levelled the accusation Monday in the House of Commons after question period, even though Manitoba MP James Bezan had risen in the Commons a few hours earlier to deliver an apology — which he later said he’d been trying to give for months.
In a written statement later, Bezan said the incident had been reviewed by the Commons’ chief human resources officer who found it did not constitute sexual harassment and did not recommend any disciplinary action.
According to Bezan, the incident occurred as he posed for a photo with Romanado and another individual during an Ottawa-area event.