Liberals Plan to Review Secret Lab Documents—With or Without Conservatives

Tory MP says the Liberals are trying to bypass Parliament with the NDP’s support

The National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg, in a file photo. John Woods/The Canadian Press

The federal Liberals will move ahead on a special, all-party, security-cleared committee to review documents related to the firing of two scientists from the National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) in Winnipeg—even if the Conservatives continue to reject their plan.

Government House leader Mark Holland said Wednesday the NDP has agreed to the idea, and he hopes the Tories and Bloc Québécois will also participate.