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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not consulted opposition leaders on the selection of new commissioners for ethics and lobbying, despite being under investigation by both offices for alleged ethical violations.

Trudeau is legally required to consult the opposition leaders on the appointment of both watchdogs. While he could still do so, there’s not much time left. Lobbying commissioner Karen Shepherd’s last day is June 30, and ethics commissioner Mary Dawson’s term expires July 8. Both the Conservatives and the NDP say Trudeau should have spoken to them already.

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“This is a huge problem,” said NDP ethics critic Nathan Cullen. “This is every ethics scandal, every lobbying scandal to come, and Trudeau has shown himself to be ethically challenged when it comes to wealthy and well-connected friends.”

The ethics commissioner is currently investigating Trudeau regarding his travel to the private island of billionaire Ismaili Muslim leader the Aga Khan. The lobbying commissioner is conducting multiple investigations involving Trudeau’s attendance at fundraisers hosted by wealthy individuals whose companies are registered to lobby the prime minister.