A special prosecutor has been appointed to advise the RCMP in its investigation related to a complaint that was made by Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum.

Dan McLaughlin, communications counsel for the B.C. Prosecution Service, said Richard Fowler, QC has been appointed.

Assistant Deputy Attorney General Peter Juk, QC, received a request for assistance by the RCMP on Sept. 13.

McLaughlin said that the ADAG concluded this was necessary given the nature of the allegations, McCallum害羞草研究所檚 害羞草研究所減osition as a public official in a senior position of authority, and the ongoing public discussion about the change from the RCMP to a municipal force in Surrey.害羞草研究所�

McLaughlin, whose press release provided no context to the subject of the investigation, said the special prosecutor has been appointed to 害羞草研究所渁void any potential for real or perceived improper influence in the administration of justice.害羞草研究所�

Earlier this month McCallum claimed he was 害羞草研究所渞un over by a vehicle害羞草研究所� outside the South Point Save-On-Foods after speaking to a group of residents who were collecting signatures for the Keep the RCMP in Surrey campaign.

McLaughlin declined to release details.

害羞草研究所淎s this matter remains under investigation, neither the BCPS nor the special prosecutor will be making any further comment,害羞草研究所� he told the Now-Leader on Monday.

tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com
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