Democracy watchdog urges inquiry into “lap dog” RCMP’s “superficial” SNC-Lavalin investigation

https://tnc.news/2023/10/17/democracy-watchdog-urges-inquiry-into-rcmp/

A democratic advocacy group is calling for a public inquiry into the RCMP after newly released documents reveal an insufficient investigation by the police force into the federal government’s actions surrounding the SNC-Lavalin scandal.

Democracy Watch founder Duff Conacher said the RCMP’s investigation into the government was “superficial,” with investigators interviewing only three individuals. Conacher criticized the RCMP for not making a more determined effort to obtain internal and confidential cabinet communications vital for a comprehensive investigation.

The RCMP’s investigation report was obtained under Access to Information by Democracy Watch and initially shared with the Star, shortly before they shared the news. Following the breaking story, Conacher appeared on True North’s Andrew Lawton Show.