National

Liberal MP Marwan Tabbara faces assault, break and enter, harassment charges

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 Jun, 2020 07:22 PM

The Prime Minister's Office says it learned this morning about multiple criminal charges laid against Liberal MP Marwan Tabbara and is "looking into the matter."

Global News first reported the MP for the Ontario riding of Kitchener South-Hespeler has been charged with two counts of assault, one count of breaking and entering to commit an indictable offence, and one count of criminal harassment.

The charges follow Tabbara's arrest on April 10 in Guelph, Ont.

Tabbara's office is refusing to comment.

Tabbara, first elected in 2015, is scheduled to appear in court June 19.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Ottawa announces $470 M for fish harvesters with sector-specific grant, benefit

Ottawa has announced $470 million in federal support for fish harvesters who have been ineligible for other aid initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ottawa announces $470 M for fish harvesters with sector-specific grant, benefit

National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1, but no camping yet

Some of Canada's national parks and historic sites will reopen for partial use next month but only in places where it is considered safe to do so.

National parks, historic sites partly reopening June 1, but no camping yet

Bank of Canada warns in report of business, household debt from COVID-19

The Bank of Canada says there are signs in the country's financial markets that suggest concern about the ability of companies to weather the COVID-19 economic crisis.

Bank of Canada warns in report of business, household debt from COVID-19

Masks and closed fitting rooms: Reopened retail to look vastly different

Shoppers at recently reopened Sleep Country stores looking to test mattresses or pillows will find a disposable protective barrier between them and the product. When Aritzia stores open soon in Vancouver, customers will be able to ask staff for face masks or gloves to wear while they peruse clothing racks.

Masks and closed fitting rooms: Reopened retail to look vastly different

PM wants answers from China, other countries on early days of COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are many questions for countries, particularly China, around the origins of COVID-19 and how they reacted in the early days of the pandemic. At the same time, Trudeau told a daily news briefing, the spread of the virus requires a global, co-ordinated response.

PM wants answers from China, other countries on early days of COVID-19

Chiefs, governments to sign rights understanding after B.C. pipeline protests

A virtual signing ceremony on Thursday marks the start of a new relationship between the hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en Nation and the federal and B.C. governments after tumultuous gas pipeline protests earlier this year, say government leaders.