The problem for Laurier when it says it is seriously examining the many issues raised by this incident is that they’ve been down this road before.

A far-reaching review of civilian oversight of police in Ontario kicks off a series of public consultations on Wednesday as critics of the status quo call for sweeping reforms.

The trial of former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi heard new evidence Wednesday from fourth witness Sarah Dunsworth, who described hearing that an alleged choking incident at Ghomeshi's home "freaked her out" and "came from out of nowhere."