Ricard found reason to believe Meredith and Ms. M had intercourse three times, including once when the woman was 17 years old. She refused to identify herself, but clearly had knowledge of the Senate ethics officer's report. "The whole Senate will determine what sanctions, if any, will be imposed," he said, if Meredith does not voluntarily resign. While engaged in a sexual relationship with her, Meredith wrote a letter of reference for Ms. M in support of her application for a parliamentary internship program. "He exploited Ms. M and the power imbalance between them."

Source: CBC News March 10, 2017 20:26 UTC