Share this Story: Here's what can happen if the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify before parliamentHere's what can happen if the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify before parliament While there have been instances in recent years of summons to appear before committees, no private citizen has been imprisoned for refusing since 1913 Photo by parlvu.parl.gc.caArticle content Conservative members of parliamentary committees scrutinizing the WE Charity scandal have warned the Kielburger brothers — the organization’s co-founders — they could be forced to testify and potentially face legal consequences if they refuse to attend. The WE founders have declined requests to testify before two House of Commons committees. Try refreshing your browser, or Here's what can happen if the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify before parliament Back to video Compelling witnesses to appear before committees is a longstanding but infrequently used power. National Post has reached out to WE for further comment on whether or not the brothers would appear if summoned. But it has been more than a century since someone’s been tossed in the slammer for refusing to testify in parliament.

Source: National Post March 05, 2021 21:45 UTC