A scandal tests the Canadian prime minister’s appeal to female voters.
By Emily Rauhala Emily Rauhala Staff writer covering Canada and foreign affairs Email Bio Follow April 3 at 6:07 PM Spare a thought for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s scheduler — and maybe another for Trudeau himself.
But as he heads into the federal election in October, the political controversy that led his Liberal Party to expel Wilson-Raybould and Philpott is threatening his standing among the very people he boldly promised to include, promote and represent.
At the heart of the scandal are allegations that Trudeau and his office pressured Wilson-Raybould as attorney general to defer the prosecution of SNC-Lavalin, an engineering firm from Trudeau’s home province that was accused of bribery — and demoted her to a lesser cabinet role when she resisted. Trudeau and his aides have denied any improper pressure. They say it is normal for the prime minister’s team to discuss legal matters with the attorney general.
“These are the teachings of my parents, grandparents and my community,” she told the House of Commons justice committee. “I come from a long line of matriarchs, and I am a truth-teller in accordance with the laws and traditions of our Big House.”[Justin Trudeau’s rise to power seemed charmed. Now he faces a fight for his political life.]
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