Ethics watchdog's exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the decisions of the ethics watchdog regarding the conflict of interest involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and We Charity can now be legally reviewed on both factual and legal grounds. This decision overturns previous restrictions on judicial oversight of the ethics commissioner's rulings, potentially impacting future cases involving public officials. The move is seen as a significant step for judicial review and could reshape how ethical conduct in public office is scrutinized and upheld in Canada.