A third-party investigation has found Manitoba NDP MLA Adrien Sala violated the Legislative Assembly's respectful workplace policy, when he accused a high-ranking bureaucrat of interfering in the awarding of a major provincial contract. Legislative Assembly Speaker Myrna Driedger said that she could not confirm or comment on any complaint against Sala under the assembly's respectful workplace policy. He said he completely rejects its findings, arguing that he was doing his job as the NDP's critic for Manitoba Hydro, the provincial Crown energy corporation. NDP Leader Wab Kinew said he and the entire Manitoba NDP caucus stand behind Sala. MLAs who have violated the respectful workplace policy following a formal complaint may face discipline from their caucus.

Source: CBC News February 19, 2021 23:03 UTC