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Gerald Butts To Testify Today In SNC-Lavalin Controversy

Tara Clow March 6, 2019 6:22 am Last Updated on February 7, 2026 1:16 pm

The prime minister’s former principal secretary and long-time advisor will testify Wednesday morning at the Standing Committee on Justice.

Gerald Butts will appear at 10:30 Atlantic time.

He resigned February 18 amidst questions about his role in the SNC-Lavalin affair.

On February 28th, he requested to appear before the committee.

I just made the following request of the Justice Committee Chair. pic.twitter.com/MUCJwnldui

— Gerald Butts 🇨🇦 (@gmbutts) February 28, 2019

Former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould appeared last week stating that she came under relentless pressure, including veiled threats, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his senior staff, the top public servant and the finance minister’s office.

MP Jane Philpott announced her resignation this week..because of the government’s handling of the SNC-Lavalin controversy..

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