Two weeks ago, Liberal members of the committee staged a multi-day filibuster to prevent another former prime ministerial adviser, Elder Marques, from testifying. Prime Minister Trudeau went further in defending Telford this week, saying his staff did not know it was a "#MeToo" complaint. The Liberals on the defence committee argued today that survivors of sexual misconduct want MPs to get on with making recommendations to stem the tide of abuse. Another parliamentary body — the Status of Women committee — is studying the sexual misconduct crisis in the military, focusing on its effect on women. "We have failed the survivors of sexual assault in the Canadian military.

Source: CBC News April 30, 2021 21:37 UTC