Former Cabinet minister Jane Philpott requested the speaker to check whether PM Justin Trudeau breached the laws by expelling her and Jody Wilson from the Liberal Caucus party. She also asked for the examination of violated parliamentary rights by Trudeau regarding ejection of the MP pair.
In 2015, the Parliament of Canada Act amended by giving more power to MPs instead of Party leaders.
Jane Philpott argued that Trudeau has taken the decision unilaterally. She further added that the 90 Liberal MPs out of 179 should have voted only then the expulsion can be approved. She said, “This confirmed that we were expelled prior to the commencement of the Liberal caucus meeting.”
Whereas, Trudeau refused of breached law and insisted on following the laws. He said that undoubtedly, he took the decision but caucus was clearly agree to it. Not just that, he thoroughly discussed the matter with everyone & then finalized the decision.
He told that Liberal sent a letter “expressing the will of Caucus” on Reform Act to the speakers.
House Speaker Geoff Regan said that he will look into the matter and report by later day. However, in a similar case on Monday speaker ruled that he has no authority to interpret or enforce the statute.
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Conservative MP Michael Chong told that the courts have no jurisdiction over law breaching regarding internal affairs of the House.
Furthermore, the Liberals on Commons Ethics Committee agreed on the re-investigation of SNC-Lavalin affair.
The opposition had high expectations from Toronto Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith who earlier supported the full & independent inquiry of the affair.
Now, Smith is also refusing the second investigation. It’s because Wilson after the 4-hour long oral testimony on a written submission to the Commons Justice Committee concluded that she had nothing to say further. Meanwhile, Philpott said that the Canadian have acknowledged the matter enough & can now pass their judgement.
He said, “does not make sense” to launch a second inquiry when “the two principal people in this who have raised these concerns have said they have nothing more to add.” Henceforth, he voted against the motions.
Moreover, Tourism Minister Melanie Joly concluded that Jane Philpott has “a need for attention.”
Lastly, Trudeau said, “You can’t be lying to Canadians, it’s not something we’re going to put up with.”
