By Canadian Press

Third Liberal MP challenges joint review of mass shooting, calls for public inquiry

Jul 28, 2020 | 11:09 AM

HALIFAX — Three Liberal MPs from Nova Scotia are calling for an independent public inquiry into the mass shootings in April that claimed 22 lives.

Last week, Ottawa and the province announced a joint review into the killings, but MPs Darren Fisher, Sean Fraser and Lenore Zann have come forward to say that process is not good enough.

Fisher, the MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, issued a statement today saying the gravity of the shootings demands a public inquiry, which would have more authority than a joint review.

He says he has heard from many Nova Scotians, including the families of victims, who have told him they are concerned about the scope of a joint review.

Meanwhile, Zann renewed her call for a public inquiry today, and Fraser issued a statement saying he also wants a comprehensive public inquiry.

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Since the federal and provincial Liberal governments announced the joint review, there has been a growing chorus of complaints the three-member panel won’t have the authority to get to the truth behind the April 18-19 tragedy.

Two protests were held Monday in Nova Scotia and a third is planned for Wednesday in Halifax.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2020.

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