Ottawa

RCMP plans to charge Trudeau with obstruction in SNC Lavalin affair, following federal elections

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police intends to charge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his principal secretary Gerald Butts, and former Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick with obstruction of justice related to their involvement in the SNC Lavalin affair, and subsequent efforts

Canada

Corruption scandal prompts calls on Trudeau to resign

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has become embroiled in scandalous allegations of public misconduct that threaten his ability to retain power over Canada’s Liberal Party government ahead of elections scheduled for later this year. Trudeau is alleged to have pressured former