Brendan Miller interrupted the commissioner before he was escorted out by security
The commissioner asked security to remove Miller from the hearing room after the lawyer spoke over the commissioner and accused him of refusing to rule on earlier applications by Miller to have certain witnesses called to testify. His motions also complained about redactions to Government of Canada documents.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“The application, if you want to do it, you’ve been advised it to be done in writing, not in the middle of a presentation,” Rouleau began. Miller then left in a huff, shrugging off approaching security while he exited. He was allowed back into the commission room Tuesday afternoon and he apologized to Rouleau for “talking over him.”Article content
Miller said the cabinet confidence claims the government is using to justify its decision don’t make sense.Article content “Canadians are entitled to the truth, and you can’t hide behind unlawful redactions in a public inquiry, claiming baseless redactions on staffer correspondence, because it may hurt you.”
Miller has previously argued with other witnesses that the government was attempting to paint the convoy protesters as extremists to justify invoking the Emergencies Act.“It’s up to the commissioner whether or not he’ll abide by my client’s constitutional right to have the lawyer of their choice.”Article content
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