EPISODE · Feb 15, 2019 · 24 MIN
Justin Trudeau, the justice minister and the making of a political scandal
from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia
Months before a federal election, the Liberal government is embroiled in a potentially damaging scandal. This one surrounds a major Canadian company, SNC Lavalin, that is facing charges related to business dealings in Libya, and whether the Prime Minister’s office applied political pressure on then Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to order federal prosecutors to expedite the case in a manner that would be beneficial to the company. Dave is joined by National Post reporter Brian Platt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Months before a federal election, the Liberal government is embroiled in a potentially damaging scandal. This one surrounds a major Canadian company, SNC Lavalin, that is facing charges related to business dealings in Libya, and whether the Prime Minister’s office applied political pressure on then Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to order federal prosecutors to expedite the case in a manner that would be beneficial to the company. Dave is joined by National Post reporter Brian Platt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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