Erin Weir asking for external body to review harassment investigation
OTTAWA — Saskatchewan MP Erin Weir says he wants an external appeal of the harassment investigation about him earlier this year, arguing he was not afforded due process.
Weir is requesting an outside authority such as the House of Commons human resources office or a human rights tribunal to review the investigation process launched by NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in the spring.
The three-month investigation, conducted by a University of Ottawa professor, found credible evidence to support one allegation of harassment and three allegations of sexual harassment.
The investigation’s weaknesses included solicitation of anonymous complaints and no opportunity for mediation, Weir said, adding he’s also concerned over subsequent statements by Singh about the investigation findings.