Jane Philpott's resignation leaves some Liberal MPs 'sad' but not surprised cdnpoli
The prime minister was joined by Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna. A strong showing of Toronto-area Liberal MPs were also in the crowd, including Deb Schulte.Schulte said she wasn't completely taken aback by the decision, given her knowledge of Philpott's friendship with the former attorney general.
Liberal MP John McKay said he's"pretty disappointed" by the former Treasury Board president's decision, calling Philpott a"superb person." "I hope he takes it sooner rather than later," McKay added. He downplayed the perception that there's crisis within the party that has so far prompted two cabinet ministers to resign within a short period of time.Liberal MP Omar Alghabra echoed his caucus colleague's sentiments about Philpott's cabinet departure, but admitted he wasn't"shocked" by the news.
Such a deal would have helped the Quebec-based construction and engineering giant pay a financial penalty related to foreign bribery and corruption charges, but avoid a criminal trial. With criminal prosecution still a possibility, the company faces a 10-year ban on federal contracts.Jody Wilson-Raybould, former attorney general, arrives to testify before the House of Commons justice committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2019.
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