"I am relieved that the nightmare is over and I will be looking at the [RCMP] statement. The RCMP won't press criminal charges against Independent Senator Pamela Wallin for irregularities in her Senate expenses. "The RCMP has completed its thorough investigation into Senator Pamela Wallin's Senate expenses," assistant commissioner Gilles Michaud said in a statement Thursday. "Following consultation with Crown counsel, the RCMP has determined that no criminal charges will be laid against Senator Wallin and will be concluding its investigational file." "Good for Senator Wallin," Cowan said outside the Senate chamber.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2016 11:08 UTC