Fortin’s Lawsuit Over Removal From Vaccine Post Now Pointless, Federal Lawyers Argue

Fortin’s Lawsuit Over Removal From Vaccine Post Now Pointless, Federal Lawyers Argue
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin speaks to reporters outside the Gatineau Police Station after being processed, in Gatineau, Que., on Aug. 18, 2021. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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OTTAWA—Federal lawyers argue Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin’s lawsuit over his removal as head of Canada’s vaccine distribution campaign is now moot because the job no longer exists.

In a newly filed Federal Court submission, government lawyers say that since it is no longer possible for Fortin to be returned to the vaccine post, there’s no reason for the court to review the matter.