Dear Editor,
Another day, another scandal for Justin Trudeau. Canadians know now that the Prime Minister handed almost a billion-dollar contract to a charity that not only had close ties to the Liberal Party, but which paid his family almost $300,000 to appear at its events.
Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, failed to recuse themselves from cabinet discussions regarding the contract, despite them both having close family ties to the charity. It’s clear that a criminal investigation is warranted. Conservatives have written to the RCMP to encourage them to pursue this case.
This is the third ethics scandal Justin Trudeau has faced in the last three years. The first, when he was found guilting of accepting a paid vacation to a luxury island. And the second, when he was found guilty for his involvement in the SNC-Lavalin Corruption Scandal.
While residents and businesses here in Saskatchewan are focused on Canada’s economic recovery and getting back on their feet after these difficult times, Justin Trudeau is continuing to let Canadians down. Parliament must immediately be recalled so that we can get to the bottom of this.
Conservatives are calling for all of the documents related to the contract to be made public. Every single Cabinet Minster must answer for their part in approving this massive contract. The Ethics Commissioner, the Finance Committee, and the Government Operations Committee must all accelerate their investigations into this case. The Ethics Committee must reconvene to hear from witnesses. In addition, the Auditor General and the Procurement Ombudsman must investigate.
Canadians deserve answers and the Prime Minister and Liberal government must be held accountable. Conservatives will not rest until Canadians have answers.
Sincerely,
Tom Lukiwski, Member of Parliament for Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan
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