Poilievre says RCMP covered up Trudeau-era scandals
Poilievre claims RCMP shielded Trudeau from criminal charges related to the 2016 Aga Khan vacation and SNC-Lavalin affair, while RCMP denies political interference.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused the RCMP of covering up scandals involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that 'should have involved jail time.'
- RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme denied interference and said the force does not take orders from politicians.
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree stated Poilievre's comments are 'deeply irresponsible' and undermine public trust in the RCMP's independence.
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RCMP Commissioner Rejects Conservative Accusation of Political Interference
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says the force operates independently of politicians, rejecting Conservative accusations that RCMP management acted under Liberal government pressure during the SNC-Lavalin scandal. Speaking at a press conference alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney in Toronto on Oct. 16, Duheme also responded to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s characterization of RCMP leadership as “despicable” by inviting him to meet the le…


Pierre Poilievre claims ‘despicable’ RCMP covered up to protect Justin Trudeau from criminal charges
In a broadside against Canada's national police force, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has called the leadership of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "despicable" and accused the law enforcement agency of "covering up" scandals under Justin Trudeau's Liberal government.

Poilievre says RCMP covered up Trudeau-era scandals
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Poilievre blasts ‘despicable’ RCMP leadership, accuses Mounties of covering up for Trudeau
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at the RCMP’s independence in a recent interview, calling the national police force’s leadership "despicable" and accused it of covering up for the Liberal government and former prime minister Justin Trudeau.
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