Philpott, who was removed from the Liberal caucus along with Wilson-Raybould, released a statement Thursday responding to the report from Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion, saying the document "speaks for itself" on the prime minister's actions.
"I note with regret that Commissioner Dion was not granted 'unfettered access to all information that could have been relevant to the exercise of his mandate.' This is essential to ensure that transparency and accountability for public holders to as it relates to conflict of interest," the Independent MP wrote.
Speaking to CBC's Information Morning in Halifax on Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said she supports Trudeau "unequivocally."
"He has my full confidence," said Freeland, noting she has not yet read the report because she has been on the road.
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