The public servant, Michael Wernick, was accused of improperly pressing the former attorney general to settle a corruption case.
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Justice Minister at Center of Trudeau Political Tempest Will Not Testify Again
The Canadian prime minister’s political opponents accused his Liberal Party of a cover-up.
Canada Letter: The World Turns Its Gaze on Canada’s Political Turmoil
Justin Trudeau captured global attention four years ago by offering a fresh take on politics. The world’s eyes are on him again, for very different reasons.
An Unapologetic Trudeau Speaks Up on Political Crisis Rattling Canada
“I was not aware of that erosion of trust, and as prime minister and leader of the federal ministry, I should have been,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference.
Justin Trudeau Cites ‘Erosion of Trust’ Over Case That Became Political Crisis
“I was not aware of that erosion of trust, and as prime minister and head of cabinet, I should have been,” the Canadian prime minister said at a news conference.
Trudeau’s Ex-Adviser and Close Friend Denies Pressuring Canada’s Justice Minister in Criminal Case
Gerald Butts said he was concerned that thousands of Canadian jobs would be at risk in the prosecution of a corporate corruption case.
Friend, Adviser, Witness: Trudeau’s Fate Could Hinge on Confidant’s Testimony
Gerald Butts, a longtime friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, is set to testify before a parliamentary committee about the political scandal entangling the government.
How Justin Trudeau Was Ensnared by Scandal: A Corruption Case and ‘Veiled Threats’
The Canadian prime minister is enmeshed in a case involving a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who says his office improperly pressured her.
How Justin Trudeau Was Ensnared by Scandal: A Corruption Case and ‘Veiled Threats’
The Canadian prime minister is enmeshed in a case involving a corporation accused of corruption and his former justice minister, who says his office improperly pressured her.
Canada Letter: Who’s Investigating Justin Trudeau — and What Do They Hope to Find?
At least two inquiries are underway into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s actions involving a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin. More may come.