Ontario NDP MPPs withdraw from intimate partner violence committee in protest

The committee studying intimate partner violence at Queen’s Park has hit a mysterious roadblock.

On Thursday, NDP MPPs walked out of the meeting, where work was underway on writing and reviewing its final report. These sessions are held in-camera, meaning they’re private and MPPs can’t disclose what happens behind the closed doors.

The NDP members said they can’t explain in detail why they are abandoning the committee work but they issued a statement and read it to reporters after leaving the meeting.

“Choosing to ensure that the process has integrity, accountability, and respect for survivors now requires that we withdraw from the government's report-writing process,” said Kristyn Wong-Tam (Toronto Centre).

“Survivors deserve to have their voices heard," Wong-Tam said. "Ontario's Offi