wrote Eyre in mid-March, days after the allegation against Fortin first came to light. In his notes, Eyre refers to the clerk of the Privy Council as having spoken to Health Minister Patty Hajdu four times and notes "Min H insulating/protect herself." The first option was to leave Fortin in his position at PHAC, but it came with political and institutional risk, Eyre wrote. The notes suggest Eyre spoke to Fortin on at least two occasions including a welfare check and heard Fortin was "devastated" and "shocked." The two-day federal court hearing is scheduled for Sept. 28 and 29.

Source: CBC News July 31, 2021 02:26 UTC