Published 15:26 IST, October 20th 2020
Canada's Trudeau warns of snap elections if opposition forms investigative committee
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party has touted the possibility of snap elections if the opposition went ahead with forming a body to examine corruption.
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Canian PM Justin Trudeau’s Liberal party has touted possibility of snap elections if opposition went ahe with forming a body to examine corruption and conflict of interest against PM. Trudeau and his family have been accused of favouring a charity while granting federal funds during peak of COVID-19 pandemic. It was later revealed that his mor, bror and wife were paid heavily to appear at events conducted by organisation.
Opposition to probe scandal
In order to probe in scandal, opposition has touted formation of a 15 member parliamentary club. It is expected that motion for committee's formation would be set in later this week. Retaliating against same, Trudeau’s party warned that if motion passes, n country could see an early election.
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Speaking at house of commons, Pablo Rodriguez reiterated “warning” saying that if motion passes, n it would raise “serious questions” wher House of Common continues to have “confidence” in opposition, New Live Nation reported. He n touted possible solution to problem citing formation of a 12 member committee with “ mandate to conduct hearings to examine and review all aspects of government’s spending in response to pandemic”. Unlike that of opposition, this committee would have an equal number of Liberal Party members, even though government has mirity status in House.
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Separately, a report suggested that threats against Trudeau have risen considerably, especially after charity scam came into light. Trudeau, who was re-elected as country’s leer in December last year has received 100 threats more than same period last year, police reported.
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Im: AP
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15:27 IST, October 20th 2020