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香蕉视频直播檚 香蕉视频直播減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.香蕉视频直播�

McLaughlin, whose press release provided no context to the subject of the investigation, said the special prosecutor has been appointed to 香蕉视频直播渁void any potential for real or perceived improper influence in the administration of justice.香蕉视频直播�

Earlier this month McCallum claimed he was 香蕉视频直播渞un over by a vehicle香蕉视频直播� 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.

香蕉视频直播淎s this matter remains under investigation, neither the BCPS nor the special prosecutor will be making any further comment,香蕉视频直播� he told the Now-Leader on Monday.

tom.zytaruk@surreynowleader.com
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