Jane Philpott Resigns

• Jane Philpott refrains from commenting on SNC-Lavalin affair during International Women’s Day speech

  While Philpott didn't talk about the scandal, she did comment on the role of women in politics.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2019
  
• Trudeau expected to change his tone on SNC-Lavalin affair in a statement in coming days

  A senior government source said the prime minister called an emergency strategy session with his senior staff and advisers about the possible need for a change in tone on the SNC-Lavalin affair.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2019
  
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• Ministers rally around Trudeau amid SNC-Lavalin affair: Here’s what they’re saying

  After two major Liberal cabinet ministers resigned, Trudeau still seems to have the backing of most of his party.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2019
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• Trudeau cancels Regina trip to head into private meetings amid SNC-Lavalin affair

  His cancellation comes one day after Treasury Board president Jane Philpott resigned from cabinet amidst accusations of political interference.

  Canada

  Mar 5, 2019
• SNC-Lavalin is ‘entitled’ to remediation deal that would save it from trial, conviction: Liberal MP

  "Our belief is that this company is one that is, like its competitors around the world, entitled to a deferred prosecution arrangement," Gatineau MP Steve MacKinnon said in an interview on Monday.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2019
• ‘I have lost confidence’: Jane Philpott resigns from cabinet over Trudeau’s handling of SNC-Lavalin affair

  Her resignation comes just two days before Gerald Butts, the prime minister's former right-hand man, is set to testify on the matter before the justice committee.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2019