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flag Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre faces backlash for accusing RCMP leadership of covering up for Justin Trudeau, prompting widespread criticism.

flag Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is under pressure to apologize after accusing RCMP leadership of covering up for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the SNC-Lavalin affair and 2016 Aga Khan vacation scandal, calling the force’s leadership “despicable.” He directed criticism at former RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki over alleged political interference, though no evidence of a coverup was provided. flag Opposition leaders from the Liberals, Greens, and NDP condemned the remarks as unfounded and damaging to democratic institutions, comparing them to Trumpian rhetoric. flag Poilievre defended his comments, emphasizing his support for RCMP officers and maintaining his criticism was focused on Lucki’s record. flag His office distributed talking points to MPs promoting support for the RCMP and increased funding, calling the move a routine update, not damage control. flag A leadership review is scheduled for January.

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