I don't know what conversations would have been had between the former chief and the federal government. What I can say is that the Ottawa Police Service never made a direct request for it.
On November 3rd, 2022. See this statement in context.
On November 3rd, 2022. See this statement in context.
November 3rd, 2022 / 7:20 p.m.
Interim Chief, Ottawa Police Service
I don't know what conversations would have been had between the former chief and the federal government. What I can say is that the Ottawa Police Service never made a direct request for it.
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