The Bastarache commission has adjourned until next Tuesday.
Former justice minister Marc Bellemare once again faced a morning of tough questioning Wednesday at the inquiry into alleged misconduct in how judges are named in Quebec.
Andre Dugas, representing the Liberal Party of Quebec, pressed Bellemare for more details about the accusations he has made against the party and its leader, Jean Charest.
While other lawyers cross-examining Bellemare focused on attacking his credibility, repeatedly asking why if Bellemare was under intense pressure to name certain people as judges, he took two months to make his selection, Dugas's tactics were concentrated on poking holes in Bellemare's memory.
The toll of three days in the hot seat seemed to be taking its toll on Bellemare, and several times he appeared visibly frustrated at having to answer similar questions over and over again.
Participatory status
On Wednesday, Bellemare and his legal team asked for 'participant' status for the remainder of the inquiry.
This means Bellemare's lawyers will be able to cross-examine future witnesses who testify before the commission, including Premier Jean Charest and Liberal fundraiser Franco Fava.
The commission is scheduled to resume Tuesday, Sept. 7
