Blocked Cabinet Documents Led RCMP to Not Pursue Investigation Into SNC-Lavalin Scandal: Democracy Watch

Blocked Cabinet Documents Led RCMP to Not Pursue Investigation Into SNC-Lavalin Scandal: Democracy Watch
The SNC-Lavalin headquarters is seen in Montreal on Feb. 12, 2019. The Canadian Press/Paul Chiasson
Matthew Horwood
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The RCMP did not pursue a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s actions during the SNC-Lavalin affair because cabinet foiled their plans to receive confidential materials, say newly released documents by a government watchdog.

According to a series of records released by Democracy Watch on Oct. 16, the RCMP did not apply for a court or search warrant to try and obtain the secret cabinet documents or the internal communications on the electronic devices used by Mr. Trudeau and other cabinet officials.