By Canadian Press

Ottawa interim police chief Bell set to testify at Emergency Act hearings

Oct 24, 2022 | 1:16 AM

OTTAWA — The Public Order Emergency Commission resumes public hearings today, with interim Ottawa police chief Steve Bell expected to testify.

Bell is a veteran of the force, and was deputy chief when the “Freedom Convoy” protests swept Ottawa in late January.

He has been the city’s interim chief ever since Peter Sloly resigned in mid-February.

Bell previously said he did not ask the federal government to invoke the Emergencies Act.

Sloly is also expected to testify this week before the commission, which is looking into whether Ottawa was justified in invoking the act.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2022.

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