Mark Norman’s lawyers use SNC-Lavalin case to press for release of government documents
Norman’s lawyers say Wernick’s comment amount to a waiver of solicitor-client privilege. Continue reading
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Liberals’ relationship with Indigenous peoples in spotlight amid SNC-Lavalin affair
Federal Liberals say they are still hearing support from Indigenous people and leaders, despite concerns over the ouster of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from caucus. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Liberals’ about-face on asylum seekers reeks of desperation
Regardless of how one feels about the issue of asylum seekers, this is not the right way to address it. Continue reading
SNC-Lavalin claims most rivals were granted deals to avoid convictions — is that true?
Only a handful of SNC-Lavalin rivals or their subsidiaries have received deferred prosecution agreements, according to a Canadian Press analysis of figures on corporate settlements from a pair of databases. Continue reading
Ejection of Jane Philpott from Liberal caucus did not violate parliamentary privilege: Speaker
Speaker Geoff Regan says in a ruling issued this morning that he has no role in deciding how caucuses conduct themselves. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Wind changes direction, but the Trudeau tire fire still stinks
Once again, the Liberals have severely underestimated a situation and made it worse by trying to control it. Continue reading
Scheer challenges Trudeau, repeats comments that prompted libel lawsuit threat
The Conservative leader has repeated, word for word, the March 29 statement that prompted Trudeau’s lawyer, Julian Porter, to send him notice of a potential libel suit. Continue reading
Trudeau’s personal brand continues to tarnish, new poll suggests
When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took office in late 2015, he was a political golden boy who seemed destined to build on the legend of his father, who led the country for more than 15 years. Continue reading
Trudeau defends Scheer lawsuit threat, says consequences for those who ‘twist the truth’
The prime minister said Tuesday that with an election on the horizon, he won’t put up with politicians twisting the truth and distorting reality. Continue reading
Philpott says Trudeau violated the law by expelling her, Wilson-Raybould from caucus
Former cabinet minister Jane Philpott says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated the law when he expelled her and Jody Wilson-Raybould from the Liberal caucus. Continue reading