By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED October 24, 2022 2:36pmET
Public Order Emergency Commission
Ottawa interim police chief Steve Bell is providing testimony on the Freedom Convoy occupation, the Ottawa Police Service's response, and the ultimate federal decision to invoke the Emergencies Act.
WATCH: Defence Minister Anita Anand updates reporters on effort to change military culture
The government has appointed Jopcelyne Therrien as an external monitor over efforts to address sexual harassment and misconduct withn the Canadian armed forces and Departmenf of National Defence.
In the House
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On Monday's order paper:
- Second-reading debate on Bill S-5.
- Voting on last week's Conservative motion calling for a tax exemption on home heating fuel.
- Third-reading debate on Bill C-242, concerned with temporary resident visas for parents and grandparents.
In Committee
The House Commons public safety committee has a special meeting scheduled to consider the "development regarding the allegations of political interference in the Nova Scotia mass murder investigation." 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT
Conservatives are demanding the resignation of cabinet minister Bill Blair and RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, accusing both of misleading a parliamentary committee about the 2020 investigation of Canada's deadliest mass shooting.
The official opposition believes new audio of Lucki's conversation with RCMP officers proves their allegation, though the government again maintained there was no interference or political direction.
Also:
- Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos and Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen go before the Standing Committee on Health, which is considering the government's bill on dental care and the one-time rental housing benefit (C-31). 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT
- Justice Minister David Lametti faces questions on Bill C-28 at the justice committee. 11am ET / 8am PT
- Pre-budget consultations continue at the finance committee. Today's presenters include the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and Canadian Federation of Agriculture. 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT
