Watson’s actions during siege crisis in Ottawa raises questions

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson might be a candidate for public calls for resignation. At the very least, the inevitable public inquiry into the Ottawa siege will have to look at the mayor's role in prolonging and intensifying the unrest.

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's none-too-astute political intervention during an insurrection crisis into police affairs is not instilling public confidence, writes Ken Rubin.The Hill Times Photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY KEN RUBIN

February 18, 2022

Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson's heavy-handed style was on full display in the coup against the Ottawa Police Services Board on Feb. 16, which saw Coun. Diane Deans removed as chair and two councillors resign from the board in protest. Watson's none-too-astute political intervention during an insurrection ...

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