The heated exchange saw the Kielburgers accuse political parties of trying to score points at the expense of children around the world — even as they faced pointed questions from members of the House of Commons ethics committee about their own activities. "Let us be clear — this hearing is a trial and a public one at that," Marc Kielburger said during his opening statement to the committee. "Without recognizing our right to present our own evidence, this committee is trying WE Charity in the court of public opinion and forcing testimony." WATCH | Kielburgers accuse MPs of holding political trial:Kielburgers accuse committee of trying WE Charity in court of public opinion The National 1:53 Craig and Marc Kielburger came out swinging during testimony before a House of Commons ethics committee on the government contract their WE Charity was awarded last year. They accused committee members of trying the charity in the court of public opinion.

Source: CBC News March 15, 2021 17:34 UTC