Jody Wilson-Raybould is warning that she won't be able to speak freely about everything concerning the SNC-Lavalin affair when she finally gives her side of the story Wednesday, breaking almost three weeks of silence that has fuelled the anonymously-sourced controversy and shaken the Trudeau government to its core.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an order-in-council Monday that waived the solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality provisions that Wilson-Raybould has repeatedly cited to refuse comment on the controversy.
Since the allegation involves inappropriate pressure on her as attorney general, it was not clear why she would need to discuss anything that was said or done after she left the job. In response to Wilson-Raybould's letter, committee members wrote back saying they believe the waiver is sufficient for the former minister to testify fully.
"It is important that people get an opportunity to testify or share their point of view with the committee," he said. Wilson-Raybould resigned from cabinet several days after the Globe and Mail first reported the allegation. Trudeau's principal secretary, Gerald Butts, resigned a week later, but insisted neither he nor anyone else in the PMO had unduly pressured Wilson-Raybould.
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