Under RCMP investigation, Sims steps down as Minister of Citizens’ Services
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VICTORIA — BC’s Minister of Citizens’ Services stepped down from cabinet yesterday (Oct. 4), amidst an RCMP investigation.
In a release, Premier John Horgan says he was advised by the Attorney General of a special prosecutor being appointed for an RCMP investigation related to Surrey-Panorama MLA Jinny Sims.
He says he accepted her resignation from cabinet as appropriate under the circumstances. Sims herself also provided a brief written statement addressing the situation, though it is not clear what the specific allegations are.
“This afternoon I offered my resignation as Minister of Citizens’ Services upon learning of the appointment of a Special Prosecutor. I have not been given details of any allegations but there was no credibility to previous public allegations. I am confident that my name will be cleared but do not want to distract from the important work of government in the meantime. For that reason, I have decided to step away from my duties while the matter is resolved. On the advice of counsel, I will not be making any further statements.”
