Conservatives, NDP call for emergency meeting to study allegations of political interference in Norman case (subscribers) janicedickson cdnpoli
The MPs write that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “prejudiced the conduct of this matter by inappropriately anticipating that the RCMP’s investigation would result in a prosecution," referring to comments Mr. Trudeau made before Vice-Adm. Norman was charged.
It says that it is also clear, “that the government tried to politically interfere in a shipbuilding contract. When this came to light he reacted by smearing the reputation of a highly respected naval officer. This has had a deleterious effect on the morale of the Canadian Armed Forces.” Vice-Adm. Norman was suspended as the military’s second-in-command on Jan. 16, 2017, and charged with breach of trust last year for allegedly leaking government secrets in an attempt to influence cabinet’s decision in a review of a $668-million contract with Quebec’s Davie shipyard for a supply vessel. He denied any wrongdoing.
The members would also like to hear from Justice Minister David Lametti, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Service and Procurement Carla Qualtrough, former minister of public services and procurement Judy Foote, the prime minister’s chief of staff, Katie Telford, his former principal secretary Gerald Butts, Liberal MP Andrew Leslie, and director of policy for minister of democratic institutions James Cudmore.
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