Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould’s fundraising activity offside on many levels, say critics

Trudeau’s own directives appear to directly forbid the justice minister’s appearance at a Liberal fundraiser held at a prominent law firm, says Carleton University professor Paul Adams.

Some are wondering whether controversy caused over the attendance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's star Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould at a recent Liberal fundraiser will convince the Trudeau government to show more restraint in terms of access to senior members of government at high-priced events.The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright

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May 2, 2016

While political pundits say there is a role for politicians in party fundraisers, they also say the recent instance of Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould serving as the key attraction at an exclusive, high-priced event at the office of a prominent Toronto law firm was inappropriate on many levels...

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