(The government only suspended Matchett after Norman’s defence team publicly disclosed his name and alleged role in court documents. They also focused on Zita Astravas, a former senior official in the Prime Minister’s Office who had been involved in political crisis management on the Norman case. Records from Trudeau, Butts, Telford and Michael Wernick, the clerk of the privy council, that discussed the Norman case were among the top documents being sought. Prosecutors examined new evidence gathered by Norman’s legal team, as well as documents federal officials had finally turned over. The government has finally agreed to pay Norman’s legal fees, although negotiations on that matter have yet to begin.

Source: National Post May 17, 2019 20:32 UTC