Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass killing holds first of four community open houses
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About 50 people from the community of Debert, N.S., turned out to meet investigators from the commission of inquiry investigating the mass killing that claimed 22 lives last year.
About 50 people from the community of Debert, N.S., turned out to meet investigators from the commission of inquiry investigating the mass killing that claimed 22 lives in the central and northern parts of Nova Scotia last year.
Sunday’s gathering at a local community centre was the first of four so-called open houses to be held this week by the commission, which began its work 11 months ago.
Over the course of the two-hour meeting, people gathered at tables in small groups and in one-on-one conversations with about 20 inquiry investigators.
Barbara McLean, director of investigations for the commission, said the informal format of the open houses is meant to allow people from the community to talk directly to the inquiry teams.
“Open houses are not unique to this commission, other commissions have used them,” said McLean. “It’s a way to bring the work of the public inquiry to the community.”
McLean said participants can simply relate their experiences or can take the opportunity to provide the commission with information relevant to its investigation.
She said it also gives the commission a chance to explain its work and to make connections with community leaders who will be important in helping to implement the recommendations the inquiry brings forward.
“The goal of tonight and the other engagement sessions is to get people involved,” she said.
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