Rick Chiarelli's egregious conduct, Ottawa city council unanimously voted Wednesday to impose the harshest penalties available to them to sanction the veteran councillor. Ottawa city councillors vote unanimously to demand Chiarelli’s resignation Ottawa Video 1:57 Councillors expressed disgust and regret Wednesday over reports of Coun. Minister not changing lawBut Chiarelli's council colleagues did not believe the sanctions went far enough. "This is important because Councillor Chiarelli was not medically able to participate following his open-heart surgery, and subsequent severe bacterial chest infection and stroke. The Integrity Commissioner refused to accommodate Councillor Chiarelli during his recovery despite having been provided with numerous medical notes."

Source: CBC News November 25, 2020 18:40 UTC