Summary
Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has accused the national police of shielding former prime minister Justin Trudeau from criminal investigations — a claim police and government officials strongly reject.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre alleged that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) covered up scandals involving Justin Trudeau, saying they could have led to criminal charges.
He told YouTube’s Northern Perspective channel that Trudeau likely broke the law in the SNC-Lavalin affair and during a 2016 vacation with the Aga Khan, who had business ties with the government.
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme said the case was fully reviewed and “no political interference” occurred. He invited Poilievre to meet and discuss his remarks.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree called the comments “deeply irresponsible,” stressing that the RCMP operates independently and Canadians can trust its integrity.