OPP head defends comments that ‘Freedom Convoy’ was national security threat
Carrique testified at the public inquiry Thursday, where he clarified that he agrees there were no credible national security threats. He said the word “threat” was used to indicate that something could potentially happen, and that the situation called for further analysis.
“This is talking from a strategic level: What are the risks that need to be taken into consideration when making decisions and developing plans?” he said.
“The word ‘potential’ is almost immaterial. It’s like saying that there’s a threat of rain today. Does it change the situation when you say there’s a potential threat of rain today? I would suggest to you it does not. What is required is further analysis of that threat.”
Not much of a defense.
