Anne Mclellan Who Was One Of The Three Commissioners Of N.S Mass Shooting Drops Out
Even though it has only been three days, since the provincial and federal governments have agreed to hold an inquiry into the Nova Scotia shooting case, but already one of the commissioners has pulled out of the process.
Reports have it that former Deputy Prime Minister; Anne McLellan has decided to pull herself out of the case as a commissioner into the shooting spree that occurred in April, leaving 22 people dead.
According to a statement issued on behalf of federal public safety minister, Bill Blair, and Nova Scotia justice minister, Mark Furey, Ms. McLellan is quite supportive of the decision for a public inquiry but at this point of time, she is unable to dedicate the time required to carry out a commissioner’s responsibilities and duties in the context of an inquiry.
As soon as the McLellan’s decision got published, it welcomed a slap-dash week which furthers saw a public backlash where they forced both the levels of government to announce a public inquiry instead of the independent review into the shooting that they had announced last week.
Many like the activists, opposition parties, legal experts, and the family members had expressed their displeasure and concern regarding the fact that a new review panel would not have the power to subpoena documents or to compel any sort of testimony, unlike a public inquiry.
However, the inquiry shall continue with Michael MacDonald who is former Nova Scotia chief justice and former Frederiction police Chief, Leanne Fitch serving as commissioners.
The appointed commissioners of the inquiry shall possess the ability to summon witnesses or even require them to provide certain evidence as well as the power to subpoena documents.
As of now, no information has been revealed as to whether or not any other person shall be appointed to serve as a commissioner in McLellan’s place.
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