Despite all that has been written about the SNC-Lavalin affair since this story began earlier this year, there is still more to learn about the controversy. Here are five things revealed in Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion’s report into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s handling of the case.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mario-dion-report-justin-trudeau-1.5247209
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‘I take responsibility,’ Trudeau says in wake of damning report on SNC-Lavalin ethics violation | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts full responsibility after Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion found he violated the Conflict of Interest Act by trying to influence then-justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and get her to overrule a decision to not grant a deferred prosecution agreement to Quebec-based engineering firm SNC-Lavalin.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-snc-ethics-commissioner-violated-code-1.5246551
Trudeau’s SNC Scandal Resurfaces Weeks Before Canada Election – Bloomberg
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was plunged back into the biggest scandal of his term just two months before elections, after the nation’s ethics watchdog ruled he inappropriately interfered in a judicial matter.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-14/trudeau-violated-conflict-of-interest-rules-in-snc-lavalin-case
Canada’s Trudeau accepts he breached ethics rules, refuses to apologize – Reuters
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday accepted a watchdog’s report that he breached ethics rules by trying to influence a corporate legal case but refused to apologize, saying he had been trying to defend jobs.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-politics-trudeau/canadas-trudeau-accepts-he-breached-ethics-rules-refuses-to-apologize-idUSKCN1V41PK
Jason Kenney dives into federal election in anti-Trudeau Twitter video | CBC News
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney plunged further into the coming federal election this weekend, saying in a social media post he will work to push Justin Trudeau from office, while dispelling calls for his province to separate from the rest of the country.
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Panel Recommends Trudeau Adopt Universal Prescription Drug Plan – Bloomberg
A government panel is recommending that Canada adopt a universal public pharmacare program for prescription drugs.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-12/panel-recommends-trudeau-adopt-universal-prescription-drug-plan
Why Trudeau’s broken electoral reform promise could rebound on him | CBC News
Justin Trudeau may have had his reasons for breaking his vow that the 2015 election would be the last under first-past-the-post. That doesn’t mean electoral reform is finished with him yet.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-electoral-reform-proportional-representation-1.5225616
Trudeau Gains Momentum From Economy Boost Ahead of Fall Election – Bloomberg
A dead heat among voters over which leader is best suited to steer the Canadian economy appears to breaking in Justin Trudeau’s favor.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-18/trudeau-gains-momentum-from-economy-boost-ahead-of-fall-election
Trudeau’s Chinese Trade Headache Worsens With Meat-Export Ban – Bloomberg
Beijing’s latest move adds to an already long list of irritants between the two countries as Canada tries to reduce its reliance on the U.S. market
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-27/trudeau-s-chinese-trade-headache-worsens-with-meat-export-ban
Trudeau seeks support from allies at G20 amid China-Canada tensions – BNN Bloomberg
Trudeau seeks support from allies at G20 amid China-Canada tensions – BNN Bloomberg
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