NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has suspended caucus member Christine Moore from her duties while the party orders an investigation into allegations she behaved inappropriately toward an Afghanistan veteran five years ago. In a statement to CBC on Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called the allegations "troubling." Singh said that while the investigation is ongoing, Moore's duties as an NDP MP, including participation on committees, will be suspended temporarily. Moore tied to Weir caseIn her own statement, Moore said she welcomes the opportunity to participate in the investigation process. Earlier this year, Moore sent a letter complaining about fellow NDP MP Erin Weir's behaviour, prompting an investigation that turned up sexual harassment complaints against him.

Source: CBC News May 08, 2018 16:56 UTC