News release

No Public Inquiry into Carline VandenElsen Case

Justice

Justice Minister Michael Baker said today, May 20, that unless new information becomes available, he has no plans to call a public inquiry as requested by Carline VandenElsen.

"We will be monitoring Ms. VandenElsen carefully. We will do what we can to make sure that Ms. VandenElsen’s health is not jeopardized by her actions," said Mr. Baker, "However, based on the information we have at the present time, the Department of Justice does not feel that a public inquiry is warranted."