The commission tasked with reviewing the Liberal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act last February said today the hearings will be postponed due to the commissioner having a health issue.
The Public Order Emergency Commission was due to begin its public hearings on Sept. 19. The date has now been moved to Oct. 13.
Inquiry officials said in a statement that Commissioner Paul Rouleau is required to undergo surgery “to address a health issue that has very recently arisen.”
“I want to assure Canadians of my commitment to completing the work of the Commission in a timely manner,” Commissioner Rouleau said in the Sept.2 statement….