I think the reason was that the former AG didn't see any room or marge de manoeuvre to use those authorities without being perceived as politically interfering in a case.
On March 6th, 2019. See this statement in context.
On March 6th, 2019. See this statement in context.
March 6th, 2019 / 3:20 p.m.
Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General of Canada, Department of Justice
I think the reason was that the former AG didn't see any room or marge de manoeuvre to use those authorities without being perceived as politically interfering in a case.
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