Liberal MP censured for defying his own party's advice on non-essential travelYves Robillard will be stripped of his duties as member of the standing committee on national defence as a resultOTTAWA — A Liberal MP from Quebec has been censured by his party’s chief whip for defying advice not to travel out of the country unless the trip is essential. Article contentChief government whip Steven MacKinnon issued a statement Wednesday saying he is “profoundly disappointed” that Liberal MP Yves Robillard travelled outside Canada, in contravention of party instructions. Try refreshing your browser, or Liberal MP censured for defying his own party's advice on non-essential travel Back to videoThe whip says Liberal MPs were told to avoid non-essential international travel as the COVID-19 Omicron variant increases its grip. The instruction mirrors government advice to members of the public to try to curb the spread of the highly contagious COVID variant. MacKinnon, who did not mention Robillard’s destination or reasons for travel, intends to talk to the MP about his decision to leave Canada when Parliament returns.

Source: National Post December 23, 2021 04:46 UTC