Front Burner

Catching up on the SNC-Lavalin Liberal scandal

CBC's David Cochrane breaks down the PMO's SNC-Lavalin allegations and explains why this could be very problematic for Justin Trudeau and his closest allies.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is denying a report that his office pressured former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in the case against construction giant SNC-Lavalin. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)

Ottawa is reeling after a story broke late last week alleging that the Prime Minister's Office pressured former Attorney General and Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in the prosecution of Quebec-based engineering company SNC-Lavalin.

Today on Front Burner, CBC's David Cochrane breaks down the scandal and explains why this could be very problematic for Justin Trudeau and his closest allies.

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