The federal ethics commissioner has launched an investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his government's now-cancelled decision to have WE Charity manage a $900-million federal program, which is slated to pay students and new graduates for their volunteer work this summer.
In an email sent to CTVNews.ca, Chantal Gagnon, a spokesperson from the Prime Minister’s Office, said Trudeau will work with the investigation.
Specifically, Barrett alleges that Trudeau violated a provision in the Act that "prohibits public office holders from making any decision or participating in the making of a decision that furthers their private interests or improperly furthers the private interests of another person." The ethics watchdog found that Barrett’s allegations satisfied the requirements of the Act and has launched an investigation into both possible contraventions. Dion notes in his letter that Trudeau has been informed of the investigation.The charity, which was founded by brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger, has been at the centre of a firestorm of controversy since it was announced as the "best and only" organization to manage the program last week.
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