Politics This Morning: Liberals block opposition push for ethics probe on SNC-Lavalin

Today's slate of ministerial engagements appear to be focused on outreach to seniors—another key voting bloc the Liberals hope to woo in upcoming vote.
Liberal MP Nathaniel-Erskine Smith, who, in the past, has voiced his support for a public inquiry into the SNC-Lavalin affair, voted to block the opposition push for an ethics probe, saying the Justice Committee has yet to fully wrap up its work on this issue. Former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould is expected to submit additional information for consideration to the committee.
Good Wednesday morning, Liberals on the House Ethics Committee shot down the opposition's push to open another probe into the SNC-Lavalin affair. Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who has been vocal about his concerns about the handling of the issue, said the Justice Committee h...

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