"The previous Conservative government of Stephen Harper frequently came under fire for its so-called "muzzling" of federal scientists, who were not permitted to speak freely about their work, and for Tory cuts to research.
In recent years, hundreds of federal scientists protested the Harper government on Parliament Hill, charging that Tories wanted to make decisions based on ideology instead of evidence.
During the last federal election, Environment Canada scientist Tony Turner was put on leave after releasing an anti-Harper song that shared the plight of the "poor scientist" in Canada. Turner opted to retire rather than face possible punishment."
Tory MP Jim Eglinski Accuses Liberals Of Muzzling Scientists, Everyone Laughs
The House of Commons erupted in laughter Tuesday after a Conservative backbencher accused the Liberal government of "muzzling scientists."
Alberta MP Jim Eglinski rose in question period to again express frustrations over the mountain pine beetles that are wreaking havoc in Jasper National Park, located in his riding.
A day earlier, Eglinski said the park has been "overtaken" by the insects and that local governments and forest companies are looking to Parks Canada for a plan to stop the epidemic of "evil weevils."
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