Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott have been removed from the Liberal caucus.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, “The trust that previously existed between these two individuals and the team has been broken.”
This comes after Wilson-Raybould revealed recorded conversations in connection with the SNC Lavalin scandal, “If a politician secretly records a conversation with anyone, it’s wrong. When that politician is a Cabinet Minister secretly recording a public servant, it’s wrong. When that Cabinet Minister is the Attorney General of Canada secretly recording the Clerk of the Privy Council, it’s unconscionable.”
Trudeau adds both Philpott and Wilson-Raybould repeatedly expressed a lack of confidence in the Liberal government and in him as a leader. As a result of this, the two of them can no longer remain members of their team..
“We have taken every effort to address their concerns. But ultimately, if they can’t honestly say that they have confidence in this team, despite weeks of testimony, face to face conversations and phone calls with my self and other members of caucus, then they can’t be members of this team.”
I have just been informed by the Prime Minister of Canada that I am removed from the Liberal caucus and as the confirmed Vancouver Granville candidate for the Liberal Party of Canada in the 2019 federal election. More to come…
— Jody Wilson-Raybould (@Puglaas) April 2, 2019
