B.C. Premier David Eby answered questions from reporters Monday morning relating to the latest information that Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker has been ousted from the BC NDP caucus.
“This pertains to an employment relationship criticism underneath our collective settlement,” Eby stated.
“There isn’t a prison investigation, it’s not a prison matter. This can be a regarding and critical challenge.”
What precisely the problem is was not defined intimately.
Eby did share that Walker’s latest stint within the information relating to a wrestling match with a deer will not be associated to the choice.
“It went by way of our formal collective settlement investigation course of led by caucus and based mostly on the conclusion of that investigation I decided Mr. Walker couldn’t proceed.”
Eby stated no extra particulars will probably be disclosed as it’s a human sources challenge.
Walker did reply to an interview request and spoke with International Information on Monday.
“I bought a name on Sunday afternoon from B.C. Premier David Eby. It was a really quick name that didn’t actually get into particulars. It probably pertains to an investigation,” Walker stated.
“I’m trying ahead to taking that investigation to arbitration in order that I can clear my title and proceed serving the folks in my neighborhood.”
As to what precisely is the problem at hand that was investigated within the eyes of Walker, he stated he won’t go into element at the moment.
“I don’t suppose its acceptable to speak concerning the particulars of that because the premier stated it’s probably associated to an human sources matter. Proper now my objective is to do every part I can to maintain serving Parksville-Qualicum as their MLA,” he stated.
When requested, Walker stated he believes he has accomplished nothing improper.
“I hope to clear my title as rapidly as attainable,” Walker stated.
“I’m nonetheless right here at UBCM, nonetheless assembly with native governments in my position as MLA.”
He additionally issued a press launch Monday morning, which could be learn on his social media pages.
Walker was elected in Parksville-Qualicum in 2020 and is the Parliamentary Secretary for the Sustainable Economic system.
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