SNC-Lavalin scandal

The SNC-Lavalin scandal involved allegations that Canadian government officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pressured officials to intervene in a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin, a major engineering firm. The company was accused of corruption related to contracts in Libya. Critics argued that Trudeau and his staff attempted to sway prosecutors to avoid criminal charges, raising concerns about government interference in judicial processes and politicization of legal decisions. The scandal led to resignations within Trudeau's team, sparked national debate on ethics and accountability, and challenged public trust in political integrity.