Buckle up! The @CullenInquiryBC is about to begin with Former Premier Christy Clark testifying on her government's response to concerns that criminal cash was being funneled into BC casinos. Both @scoopercooper & I will be keeping a close eye on the evidence. @GlobalBC @CKNW @BC1 Here we go! Former Premier Christy Clark begins her @CullenInquiryBC testimony by explaining she was in constant contact with members of her cabinet/caucus but not direct reporting situation. The public inquiry into BC #moneylaundering is looking at government response. @GlobalBC

Big day expected at the @CullenInquiryBC. Former IIGET commander Fred Pinnock has only spoken exclusively with @GlobalBC until now. He fought hard for dedicated policing resources in BC casinos, but alleges province cared more about revenue. IIGET was disbanded in 2009. @GlobalBC There is an issue with the @CullenInquiryBC webcast that says there is no hearing scheduled for today. I'm told that this is an error and work is being done to resolve it. @GlobalBC

The @CullenInquiryBC continues today with testimony from @BCLC manager of AML programs Darryl Tottenham. @GlobalBC @CKNW @BC1 Tottenham tells the @CullenInquiryBC that main focus of @BCLC monthly meetings was suspicious cash and who was bringing it into casinos. @GlobalBC

The @CullenInquiryBC has 2 witnesses slated for today. Former GPEB Investigator Rob Barber and MURIEL LABINE, former Great Canadian Dealer Supervisor and whistleblower to @GlobalBC. Watch Labine's "Casino Diaries" an exclusive by @scoopercooper and myself.
globalnews.ca/video/5229769/… I strongly believe Labine's brave account of gangsters taking over the Richmond casino in the early days of gaming in BC was a key reason the @bcndp government ended up calling for the @CullenInquiryBC to be established. @GlobalBC @BC1 @scoopercooper

Ackles tells @CullenInquiryBC that the purpose of @BCRCMP's JIGIT is to investigate illegal gaming and the highest level involving components of organized crime. This includes licensed casinos. @GlobalBC @BC1 @CKNW In Jan 2017, JIGIT created draft proposal identifyingscope of problem and the operation plan for approval. The primary objective was to focus on proceeds of crime investigations at @riverrockcasino. Ackles tells @CullenInquiryBC this operation was warranted back in 2013 @GlobalBC

Unlike OIC Clapham, Ackles tells @CullenInquiryBC he was unaware of @riverrockcasino management expressing any concerns regarding @RichmondRCMP walkthroughs in the casino. @GlobalBC @BC1 @CKNW Ackles is talking about starting with GPEB on-site @riverrockcasino. He is being asked about suspicious transaction reports of one VIP. Tells @CullenInquiryBC that despite being a well-known concern no restrictions were placed on the patron. @GlobalBC @BC1 @CKNW

Welcome back everyone! The @CullenInquiryBC resumes today. Key witnesses this week including two whistleblowers who've until now have only spoken exclusively with @GlobalBC. Today, we're scheduled to hear from a @BCLC AML manager and GPEB investigations manager. @BC1 @CKNW .@BCLC's Bal Bamra is not offering testimony in person and has filed an affidavit. We are moving to Ken Ackles, GPEB's Investigations Manager. @CullenInquiryBC @GlobalBC @BC1 @CKNW