That risk grew in May when the government learned the military was transferring Fortin's case to Quebec prosecutors, government lawyers argued. "This application is not just about the personal interest of Maj.-Gen. Fortin," said Fortin's lawyer Natalia Rodriguez. The notes contain multiple references to "political concerns," "political pressure," "political risk" and the prospect that the case "could bring down the government" or cause the "government to fall." Federal government lawyers argue the case is moot because Fortin's old position no longer exists. ​​The Federal Court's justice said she's reserving her decision and will release a written decision in "short order."

Source: CBC News September 29, 2021 22:54 UTC