Joe Smyth wants the RCMP to investigate former justice minister Andrew Parsons' involvement in his obstruction-of-justice case. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jan 11, 2021 5:36 PM NT | Last Updated: January 11 Joe Smyth, seen here in court in December 2019, has asked the RCMP to investigate Andrew Parsons' involvement in his obstruction-of-justice case.(Mark Quinn/CBC) The RCMP in Nova Scotia will investigate a complaint from a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer alleging political interference by former justice minister Andrew Parsons. In a press release Monday afternoon, the Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP announced it would turn over a Dec. 11 complaint from Joe Smyth to their Nova Scotian counterparts.