Since a bombshell report in The Globe and Mail alleged early last month that officials in Justin Trudeau’s office pressured former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould to overrule federal prosecutors and offer a deal to SNC-Lavalin, the prime minister’s message has shifted almost daily.

Here is a timeline:

Feb. 7 — at an event in Vaughan, Ont. after the story broke

“The allegations in the Globe story this morning are false.”

“Neither the current nor the previous attorney-general was directed by me or anyone in my office to take a decision in this matter.”

Feb. 11 — in Vancouver after privately speaking with Wilson-Raybould

“She confirmed, for me, a conversation we had this fall ,where I told her directly that any decisions on matters involving the director of public prosecutions were hers alone.”

“I respect her view that, due to privilege, she cannot comment or add on matters recently before the media. I also highlight that we're bound by cabinet confidentiality. In our system of governance, her presence in cabinet should speak for itself. I continue to have full confidence in Jody.”

“I believe that it’s extremely important that Canadians can continue to have confidence in our system and that’s why I welcome the ethics commissioner’s interest in this matter.”

Feb. 12 — at a transit event in Winnipeg after Wilson-Raybould’s resignation

Trudeau said he was “frankly surprised and disappointed” by her decision, as it was “not consistent” with their recent conversations.

“Allow me to also be very clear: our government did its job and according to all the rules.”

“If someone felt that we did not, someone within the government, a minister, particularly the attorney general, then it was her responsibility to come directly to me and highlight that. That is not an issue that involves attorney-client privilege. She, of course, should be coming to me and expressing that. She did not.”

Feb. 15 — in Kanata

“If Scott Brison had not stepped down from cabinet, Jody Wilson-Raybould would still be minister of justice and attorney general.”

“There were many discussions going on, which is why Jody Wilson-Raybould asked me if I was directing her or going to direct her to take a particular decision, and I, of course, said ‘no,’ that it was her decision to make, and I expected her to make it.”

“I had full confidence in her role as attorney general to make the decision.”

“It was her choice, it was her responsibility to take these decisions, and I recognized I wasn’t going to intervene or direct her in any way whatsoever to take a decision, all the while recognizing, obviously, that our role as a government is both to protect the rule of law and to ensure good jobs and economic growth for Canadians.”

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Feb. 18 — on Twitter after Gerald Butts’ resignation

“Gerald Butts served this government, and our country, with integrity, sage advice and devotion. I want to thank him for his service and continued friendship.”

(Wilson-Raybould said Butts was one of 11 people who pressured her; he's, so far, the only resignation from Trudeau's inner circle.)

Feb. 19 — after Wilson-Raybould’s surprise visit to cabinet

“It’s extremely important everyone get the opportunity to hear the different perspectives in this situation. That’s why we welcome her going forward to the parliamentary committee. That’s why, quite frankly, … we are getting advice from the current attorney-general and she’s getting advice from her counsel on what can be talked about that’s not covered by privilege.”

“At the same time, obviously, it was she that had asked to speak to her fellow former cabinet colleagues and that’s exactly what she did.”

Feb. 26 — after cabinet issued an Order-in-Council, waiving solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality during Wilson-Raybould’s time as attorney-general

“It is important that people get an opportunity to testify or share their point of view with the committee. As we said, waiving privilege, waiving cabinet confidentiality is something that we had to take very seriously, but I’m pleased that Ms. Wilson-Raybould is going to be able to share her perspective.”

Feb. 27 — at a press conference in Montreal after Wilson-Raybould’s testimony

“It was important for Jody Wilson-Raybould to speak openly at the justice committee today. I’m glad she had the chance to do so. I strongly maintain, as I have from the beginning, that I, and my staff, always acted appropriately and professionally. I, therefore, completely disagree with the former attorney general’s characterization of events.”

“I want to be absolutely clear here: the decision around SNC-Lavalin was M.s Wilson-Raybould’s and hers alone.”

“I welcome the investigation by the ethics commissioner to clear the air on this matter, and it’s important that we trust him to do his job.”

Ilya Bañares is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow him on Twitter: @ilyaoverseas

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