25/03/2025
Liberal party 🇨🇦 list
1. SNC-Lavalin Affair (2019)
• Trudeau and his staff were accused of pressuring then-Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin, a Quebec-based engineering firm.
• Wilson-Raybould refused and was later demoted, leading to allegations of political interference.
• Outcome: Ethics Commissioner found Trudeau violated conflict of interest laws.
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2. WE Charity Scandal (2020)
• Trudeau’s government awarded a $900 million contract to the WE Charity to manage a student grant program.
• It was revealed that members of Trudeau’s family, including his mother and brother, had been paid large sums by WE Charity for speaking engagements.
• Outcome: Ethics investigation launched, and the contract was ultimately canceled.
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3. Aga Khan Vacation (2016)
• Trudeau and his family vacationed on a private island owned by the Aga Khan, whose foundation lobbies the Canadian government.
• Outcome: Ethics Commissioner ruled that Trudeau violated conflict of interest rules.
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4. Blackface and Brownface Controversy (2019)
• Photos and videos surfaced of Trudeau wearing blackface and brownface on multiple occasions in the past.
• Outcome: Trudeau apologized publicly, but the incident damaged his reputation.
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5. Ethics Breaches – Conflict of Interest (Multiple Instances)
• Trudeau was found in violation of the Conflict of Interest Act twice — in the SNC-Lavalin case and the Aga Khan vacation incident.
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6. ArriveCAN App Spending (2022-2023)
• Controversy over the mismanagement and alleged waste of public funds for developing the ArriveCAN app during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Outcome: Investigation revealed inflated costs and questionable procurement processes.
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7. Chinese Election Interference Allegations (2023-2024)
• Reports emerged of alleged Chinese interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, with claims that the Trudeau government ignored or downplayed intelligence warnings.
• Outcome: Calls for a public inquiry, which was later launched in 2024.
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8. McKinsey Consulting Contracts (2023)
• Trudeau’s government faced scrutiny over awarding hundreds of millions in contracts to McKinsey & Company without proper oversight.
• Outcome: Investigations raised concerns over transparency and favoritism.
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9. COVID-19 Emergency Funds Mismanagement (2020-2021)
• Allegations of billions of dollars being misallocated or improperly disbursed through emergency pandemic relief programs.
• Outcome: Auditor General reported significant financial mismanagement.
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10. Privy Council Leaks (2022-2023)
• Allegations that sensitive intelligence and government information were leaked to influence public perception.
• Outcome: Investigations ongoing, with concerns raised about national security.
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11. Carbon Tax Misleading Claims (2024)
• Trudeau’s government faced criticism for overstating the benefits of the carbon tax while downplaying its impact on household costs.
• Outcome: Public backlash and increased skepticism toward environmental policies.
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12. Green Technology Subsidies Favoritism (2024)
• Allegations that green energy and tech subsidies were directed toward companies with ties to the Liberal Party.
• Outcome: Ongoing investigations into procurement and favoritism
