Scheer says he’s asked the head of the RCMP to take another look at Trudeau’s actions to determine whether he violated laws on obstructing justice
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says the federal ethics commissioner’s stinging conclusions about Justin Trudeau’s handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair appear to align with a criminal offence.
“This shocking conclusion against a sitting prime minister appears to align with Sec. 139 of the Criminal Code defining obstruction of justice.” Dion concluded that Trudeau’s attempts to influence Wilson-Raybould on the matter contravened the act, which prohibits public office holders from using their position to try to influence a decision that would improperly further the private interests of a third party.
During an event Monday in Quebec City, Trudeau repeated his line that it’s a prime minister’s responsibility to “stand up for jobs” and to protect families and retirees. He added he will do it in a way that upholds the independence of the judicial system and of prosecutors.
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