Jody Wilson-Raybould has agreed to testify at the Commons justice committee probing the SNC-Lavalin affair Wednesday afternoon, after obtaining a broad waiver that allows her to disclose details of her conversations with government officials about the prosecution of the Montreal-based global engineering and construction company. The former justice minister and attorney general has been granted an extended, uninterrupted 30-minute period to deliver an opening statement to the committee. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he's "pleased" that Wilson-Raybould will be able to "share her perspectives" on the SNC-Lavalin affair. An order-in-council (OIC) posted online Monday waived cabinet confidence and solicitor-client privilege for Wilson-Raybould in her conversations with the justice committee and the ethics commissioner. Justice Committee Chair Anthony Housefather says that a response has been sent to Jody Wilson-Raybould that addresses her concerns and requests, and that she will appear at committee on Wednesday afternoon.

Source: CBC News February 26, 2019 16:00 UTC