Jane Philpott says she has 'a range of options' to continue her career in federal politics
OTTAWA – Former Liberal cabinet minister-turned Independent MP Jane Philpott says she's currently seriously exploring a range of options to continue her tenure as a federally elected politician, and is pushing back on accusations made about her intentions and motivations throughout the SNC-Lavalin scandal.
Upon her ouster Philpott said she had no regrets, but no intention of further pushing for a waiver or study to make more information on the SNC-Lavalin affair public, saying Canadians already know enough to judge the Trudeau government's actions. "I have not closed any doors. I have a range of options obviously," she said. "I could also run as an independent."
By Thursday, House of Commons Speaker Geoff Regan, whom Philpott asked to rule on the matter, instead shut it down, saying he could not conclude that her rights as a member were infringed on, and that he has no role in interpreting caucus votes. Over the last two months, Philpott and Wilson-Raybould have been criticized as not being team players, and have been accused of having more personal political motives than raising an issue of principle. In the sit-down interview, Philpott sought to defend herself from what she called "misunderstandings."
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