Wilson-Raybould to give her side of the story in the SNC-Lavalin affair
The agreements allow companies to avoid a criminal prosecution if they admit wrongdoing, pay fines and restitution and plan to prevent future bad behaviour.
Trudeau and Wilson-Raybould were awaiting legal advice on the extent of solicitor-client privilege protecting their conversations.Justice Minister David Lametti, who was advising Trudeau on the matter of privilege, says his office had contact with Wilson-Raybould's legal team on the matter, but would give no details about those conversations.
Keeping the conversations with Roussel private protects information that could affect the ongoing criminal case against SNC-Lavalin over allegations they bribed Libyan officials to secure contracts there. There is also a legal challenge by SNC-Lavalin seeking a judicial review of Roussel's decision not to pursue a remediation agreement.
The question is whether Trudeau and other members of his office pressured Wilson-Raybould to make a decision during numerous conversations.
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