Doug Ford, Sylvia Jones immune from testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry: Judge

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Doug Ford, Sylvia Jones immune from testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry: Judge onpoli

Federal Court Justice Simon Fothergill says a summons issued to Premier Doug Ford and deputy premier Sylvia Jones by the Public Order Emergency Commission is valid, but the pair can resist the summons by invoking their parliamentary privilege.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

Commissioner Paul Rouleau summoned Ford and Jones to testify at the inquiry because he wanted to know their role in the crisis that left downtown Ottawa occupied for weeks and traffic blocked from entering Canada at the country’s busiest border crossing.They argued the summons should be quashed because they are immune to testifying due to parliamentary privilege that allows them to focus on their duties at Queen’s Park.

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Thinking JT paid off the Judge 😉🤔

Corruption

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