Justin Trudeau `pleased´ that Jody Wilson-Raybould will be able to speak about SNC-Lavalin
(The Star Toronto Raptors)

OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s “pleased� that former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould will be able to tell her version of events around allegations she was pressured over the criminal prosecution of SNC-Lavalin.On Monday, the government formally waived cabinet confidence and solicitor-client privilege for Wilson-Raybould for discussions she had on SNC-Lavalin, clearing the way for her to testify to the Commons’ justice committee and speak to the federal ethics commissioner.“It is important that people get an opportunity to testify or share their point of view with the committee. As we said, waiving privilege, waiving cabinet confidentiality is something that we had to take very seriously but I’m pleased that Ms. Wilson Raybould is going to be able to share her perspective,� Trudeau told reporters Tuesday as he headed into a morning cabinet meeting.That view was echoed by Justice Minister David Lametti, who said the government was showing openness on an issue that has blown up into a political crisis for the Liberals with a fall election looming.“I believe the government worked to demonstrate transparency as well as balancing the fact there is ongoing litigation we do not want to compromise,� he said. “We feel we have done that with this agreement.�Citing solicitor-client privilege, Wilson-Raybould has neither confirmed nor denied allegations that she was pressured by the Prime Minister’s Office to mediate criminal charges against SNC-Lavalin. Read more:Opinion | Susan Delacourt: Justin Trudeau is following instead of leading on SNC-LavalinDiscussions with attorney general about SNC-Lavalin were ‘troubling,’ legal expert saysOpinion | Is pipeline pressure also weighing on Jody Wilson-Raybould?When she resigned as veteran affairs minister earlier this month — after earlier being shuffled out of the justice post — she said she would be consulti ...