It\u0027s a stronger position than the one taken by the majority of MPs on the committee, which only suggested the land transfer \u0027if necessary\u0027
The Liberals say a land transfer should take place between the City of Ottawa and the federal public services department to allow Wellington Street and Sparks Street, a pedestrian street one block south of Parliament Hill, to become part of the precinct.Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The road has been largely closed off since the clearing of the weeks-long “Freedom Conboy” protest against COVID-19 measures earlier this year that saw big rigs parked just outside of the parliamentary buildings. “The committee recognizes the importance of ensuring the safety and security of parliamentarians, staff and all persons within the parliamentary precinct, while seeking to preserve the welcoming and open character of the nation’s capital.”
The majority of MPs on the committee are calling for the creation of a new working group between parliamentary security officials, the Ottawa Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and the RCMP. Government should establish “clear instructions” on the mandates of law enforcement and security partners, the committee is also recommending.Article content
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