The opposition parties are forcing an emergency meeting of the national defence committee to investigate the government's conduct in the Mark Norman trial. A letter, signed by four Conservative and NDP MPs, was sent Sunday to the clerk of the committee. Four committee members can force a meeting, but the study will not be undertaken unless supported by the majority of MPs on the committee. Defence lawyer Marie Henein said the Liberal government blocked her from accessing a number of documents needed to defend Norman. The Mounties released a statement Friday afternoon defending their handling of the entire matter and stating they respect the decision of the Public Prosecution Service to stay the charge.

Source: CBC News May 12, 2019 19:02 UTC