Statement from Mohinder Saran:

In November 2016, a complaint to Human Resources Department of the Manitoba Legislature

was made against me. I deny the accusations that were made against me. I have respectfully
followed the HR process, including cooperating fully with a thorough investigation by third party
lawyers, and completing a recommendation of the final HR report.
I would like to make it clear that the recommendation was not a statement of fault and that my
completion of it was not an admission of guilt. I chose to complete the recommendation at my
own cost in an effort to complete the process for both the staff person and myself.
Following the investigation, I had given written permission to the HR department for a
designated caucus member to view the final report and relay all findings to caucus. The viewing
of the report was denied by HR in order to retain legal confidentiality.
A statement from my lawyer was released to media in December to let the public know that
there had already been a resolution in place. And, I provided an apology directed to everyone
impacted for consideration at the meeting on January 10. I have personally remained quiet with
media to uphold confidentiality and to respectfully allow the appropriate processes to take place.
However, various NDP sources supplying inaccurate and selective information have been
reported on by the media. These sources are not credible as they have no access to the
findings of the confidential HR report. These individuals know that I am unable to argue factually
against their inaccuracies, as doing so would break confidentiality.
I am disappointed that some media have published malicious hearsay without investigating the
political motivations of their unnamed sources. I am also disappointed that my party did not
acknowledge the apology I supplied prior to January 10 nor made any attempts to clarify
inaccurate information and that certain members of the party appear to pass judgment in
absence of facts.
I wish to now express to the public that I understand the feeling of being offended and would
never intentionally choose words to offend. I value a respectful workplace. This is why I have
consistently cooperated and been respectful of the human resources process and final
recommendation. This is also why I was willing to continue with a further process to reconcile
the issue.
I am now disappointed with the decision by the caucus today.
This whole situation has deeply impacted me both professionally and personally. I have spent
my lifetime as a community advocate and decades as an NDP member. I would like to
acknowledge those caucus members that have shown me support and been respectful of the
process, and I appreciate my past and present employees, and community members who
continually show their support for me. I will now sit as an independent and I assure you all that I
will continue to devote myself to my constituents and my community.
I am currently considering my options including legal recourse, thus I and my lawyer will not be
providing further statements at this time.
Respectfully,
Mohinder Saran