Jane Philpott resigns from Trudeau’s cabinet as SNC-Lavalin crisis deepens

One of Justin Trudeau's most trusted ministers is resigning from cabinet, citing the ongoing fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair. Treasury Board president Jane Philpott spells out her reasons for quitting in an open letter to the prime minister yesterday.  She says she's lost confidence in the way the Trudeau government has handled the matter.

In a speech in Toronto Monday night, Trudeau took a moment to talk about the controversy that is rocking his government to its very foundations.

Meanwhile, a new poll exclusive to Global News finds 62% of Canadians believe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has lost the moral authority to govern because of the SNC Lavalin affair. The Ipsos poll found that more than half believe Trudeau should resign, with a majority agreeing there WAS political interference. Most respondents are going as far to say the RCMP should investigate the matter.  Another 67% are choosing to believe former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould over Trudeau.

Can Prime Minister Trudeau do anything to mitigate this crisis? How is the opposition using the SNC-Lavalin scandal to their political benefit?

Guest: Alise Mills

Senior Associate at Sussex Strategy

Guest: Maria Dobrinskaya

BC Director, Broadbent Institute

Former co-chair of Vision Vancouver

One of Justin Trudeau's most trusted ministers is resigning from cabinet, citing the ongoing fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair. Treasury Board president Jane Philpott spells out her reasons for quitting in an open letter to the prime minister yesterday.  She says she's lost confidence in the way the Trudeau government has handled the matter.

In a speech in Toronto Monday night, Trudeau took a moment to talk about the controversy that is rocking his government to its very foundations.

Meanwhile, a new poll exclusive to Global News finds 62% of Canadians believe Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has lost the moral authority to govern because of the SNC Lavalin affair. The Ipsos poll found that more than half believe Trudeau should resign, with a majority agreeing there WAS political interference. Most respondents are going as far to say the RCMP should investigate the matter.  Another 67% are choosing to believe former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould over Trudeau.

Can Prime Minister Trudeau do anything to mitigate this crisis? How is the opposition using the SNC-Lavalin scandal to their political benefit?

Guest: Alise Mills

Senior Associate at Sussex Strategy

Guest: Maria Dobrinskaya

BC Director, Broadbent Institute

Former co-chair of Vision Vancouver