Barry Sherman, the founder of Apotex Inc., and Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, were linked through a political fundraising event that drew scrutiny. Here's a breakdown of their connection.
Barry Sherman hosted a fundraiser for Justin Trudeau during the federal election campaign, which later came under investigation for potentially violating lobbying rules. This event was significant because it led to an investigation by the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying into whether Sherman breached lobbying laws by hosting this event. Sherman himself attempted to quash this investigation shortly before his death in 2017, indicating a direct connection due to legal and political implications.
Following the fundraiser, there were concerns over whether this event constituted an illegal gift or advantage to Trudeau, which could have had serious implications for Trudeau's political career, including potentially losing his seat in the House of Commons. Sherman's legal efforts to block the investigation into this fundraiser were noted just before his untimely death, suggesting a significant personal involvement in the matter due to its political sensitivity.
After Sherman's death, Justin Trudeau expressed condolences on social media, indicating a public acknowledgment of Sherman's status, though not directly referencing their political or business ties.
There have been speculations and analyses suggesting that this fundraiser and the subsequent investigation could have provided motives for various actions due to the potential impact on Trudeau's political standing. If found guilty, the events above would have cost Justin Trudeau his career.
But I'm sure it's all just one big coincidence.
Right?
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