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But it’s equally imperative that Wilson-Raybould be allowed to offer further testimony, and to freely answer questions. During her appearance at the House committee this week, she repeatedly declined to answer questions on the grounds that the prime minister had only partially waived his right to solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidence. What she was able to say was damning enough and has done tremendous damage to Trudeau and his government. But Wilson-Raybould made clear again and again that there were questions she could not answer until the constraints on her ability to speak were further loosened. When asked by Conservative MP Lisa Raitt if she’d be willing to return to the committee to field more questions if those restraints were lifted, Wilson-Raybould agreed that she would.

What is the prime minister waiting for?

So what is the prime minister waiting for? His friend and confidant Butts will have a chance to speak, as will Wernick, for a second time now. Wilson-Raybould, for her part, should be given the chance to flesh out what Liberal MPs have been dismissing as her inaccurate version of things, unfettered by potential self-serving limits imposed by the prime minister.

That would be the prime minister, you’ll remember, who once pledged to lead the most transparent government in Canadian history. The people of Canada are eager for answers, and there are numerous people willing to speak. Let’s hear what they have to say — all of them, and all of it.