The expulsion of Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from Canada’s Liberal Party could become an election issue for the prime minister.
By Emily Rauhala Emily Rauhala Staff writer covering Canada and foreign affairs Email Bio Follow April 2 at 8:39 PM The former cabinet member at the center of the political scandal rocking Canada says she has been expelled from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party, a development that is likely to deepen questions about his handling of the case.
“The trust that previously existed between these two individuals and our team has been broken,” Trudeau told reporters in Ottawa. “It’s become clear that Ms. Wilson-Raybould and Dr. Philpott can no longer be part of our Liberal team.” Trudeau has refused to apologize. He has said there was an “erosion of trust” between his office and the cabinet, but denied allegations of backroom dealmaking or bullying.
These deals, which are used in several countries, allow firms to avoid criminal convictions if they admit wrongdoing, pay fines and commit to stricter compliance rules. The Globe and Mail published its report the next month. Wilson-Raybould resigned as minister of veterans affairs and hired a retired Supreme Court justice to represent her.
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