Opposition Parties Allege Political Interference In Friendly-Fire Report

The board also found that Canadian troops were not wearing infrared beacons that could have distinguished them from enemy fighters. The Canadian inquiry report was finished and presented for approval to the chief of defence staff, Gen. Rick Hillier, on March 8, 2007, according to documents released by the military. Military police, who conducted a separate probe to see whether Canadians soldiers should be charged, formally wrapped up their investigation on June 8, 2007, said Lt.-Col. Bud Garrett, a senior officer with the National Investigative Service. Coderre said it's hard to believe that five months were needed to get Hillier's signature on the report and to liaise with American authorities. http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/War_Terror/2007/08/08/4403123-cp.html

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