Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he has recused himself from files on national security issues relating to two groups in the Tamil community.
During Question Period on June 12, Conservative MP Frank Caputo questioned Anandasangaree about why the minister recused himself, and whether the ethics commissioner was consulted prior to his department setting up an internal conflict of interest screen.
Anandasangaree responded that with all national security decisions, his main concern is Canadians’ safety. “I will support law enforcement and national security agencies who do their work impartially and effectively,” he said.
“In an abundance of caution and to ensure that there is no perception of any conflict, I’ve asked the public safety officials to implement a screen on national security issues relating to the Tamil community.”…