Liberal MP censured for defying advice on non-essential travel

OTTAWA —
A Liberal MP has been censured by his social gathering’s chief whip for defying recommendation to not journey in a foreign country except the journey is important.

Chief authorities whip Steven MacKinnon issued an announcement Wednesday saying he’s „profoundly disillusioned“ that Liberal MP Yves Robillard travelled exterior Canada, in contravention of social gathering directions.

The whip says Liberal MPs have been advised to keep away from non-essential worldwide journey because the COVID-19 Omicron variant will increase its grip.

The instruction mirrors authorities recommendation to members of the general public to attempt to curb the unfold of the extremely contagious COVID variant.

MacKinnon mentioned though Robillard is absolutely vaccinated, the MP’s journey throughout Parliament’s vacation break was not thought-about important, and he can be faraway from his duties as member of the standing committee on nationwide defence consequently.

MacKinnon, who didn’t point out Robillard’s vacation spot or causes for journey, intends to speak to the MP about his resolution to depart Canada when Parliament returns.

Robillard didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Dec. 22, 2021.