Jeh Custer

As noted, the government is quite concerned that about a meeting between Jack Layton and a group of environmental activists that took place before Monday’s protest in Question Period. For the record, the NDP counters that Mr. Layton’s office had no knowledge of any intent to disrupt QP, that the meeting with Layton was open to media and that, to their understanding, some of the activists were to meet with representatives of other parties as well.

The NDP is now categorically denying any involvement in yesterday’s kerfuffle. A rather long discussion of the matter occurred in the House after Question Period (transcript will be posted here once it becomes available).

David Akin bears witness to the original bloodshed.