Canada’s ethics watchdog has launched an investigation into allegations that the Prime Minister’s Office pressured former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould to help construction giant SNC-Lavalin avoid criminal prosecution.
The ethics commissioner’s office confirmed to the Post on Monday morning that commissioner Mario Dion has received a request for an investigation from NDP MPs Charlie Angus and Nathan Cullen, which pointed to possible violations of the Conflict of Interest Act.
Under the rules of the act, Dion has the power to summon witnesses and require them to provide evidence under oath. The investigation will take place in confidence, but a report must be published at its conclusion.
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