Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has released an open letter requesting that the RCMP launch a criminal investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair.
The move comes just five days after the release of Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion's report into the controversy, which found that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had contravened the federal Conflict of Interest Act by seeking to influence Jody Wilson-Raybould in "many ways."
In his open letter, Scheer said Dion’s new report should be viewed "as the most important piece of evidence in this matter." He claimed that the report's findings of multiple incidences where political interests were discussed with Wilson-Raybould, increased contact between the PMO and SNC-Lavalin over the course of the matter, and contact with the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada all make the case for a fresh look into the controversy.
Scheer has been telling reporters since the report's release that he believes there is enough evidence to warrant an RCMP investigation into the issue. Wilson-Raybould also revealed last week that the RCMP had contacted her in regards to the SNC-Lavalin affair in the spring."The RCMP is examining this matter carefully with all available information and will take appropriate actions as required.
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