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PM Trudeau "this has been a difficult few weeks because we have had internal disagreements" #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
Trudeau now highlights all the justice accomplishments of the govt such as legalizing pot, assisted dying and some criminal justice reform #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
#BREAKING Trudeau says he is glad @Puglaas had the chance to speak openly but "I strongly maintain that I and my staff always acted appropriately and professional. I therefore completely disagree with the former Attorney General's characterization of events" #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
PM Trudeau says they did discuss jobs and possible impact on pension (this is key and rarely explored) #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
"I want to be clear, the decision around SNC-Lavalin was Ms. Wilson-Raybould's alone" says PM Trudeau. However the govt has NOT ruled out giving SNC-Lavalin deferred prosecution agreement even now... #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
Trudeau says he welcomes the investigation of the Ethics Commissioner to clear the air on this matter "and it's important that we trust him to do his job" #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
The floor opens now to reporter questions #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
Trudeau is asked who should Canadians believe, him or Jody Wilson-Raybould who has directly implicated him? #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
Trudeau reiterates he and his team have always acted appropriately and professionally and that he is not in agreement "with the conclusions drawn by the former Attorney General" #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
Trudeau is asked about Scheer calling for his resignation, Trudeau responds Canadians will have a choice to make in a few months #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
Trudeau is asked about Wilson-Raybould's accusations about interference from PMO and PCO, is she still welcome in caucus? Trudeau says he hasn't listened to all her testimony yet #cdnpoli #SNCLavalin
The PM also defends the Clerk of the Privy Council who Wilson-Raybould said made veiled threats to her about what would happen if she didn't intervene in the #SNCLavalin case #cdnpoli
