In the aftermath of Ethics Commissioner Mario Dionsa国际传媒檚 findings that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated conflict of interest laws during the SNC-Lavalin criminal prosecution, Kelowna-Lake Countrysa国际传媒檚 Liberal MP and Conservative candidate weighed in with their reactions this week.

Tracy Gray, the Kelowna-Lake Country Conservative Party candidate, echoed a nearly identical statement that Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer published early today.

sa国际传媒淎nd as we get ready for this next election, the choice before Canadians has never been more clear. Between a prime minister who abuses his power, bends the law for his friends, and destroys his critics. And a prime minister who will uphold the rule of law, respect our democratic institutions, and help all Canadians get ahead,sa国际传媒� stated Gray in an email to the Capital News.

For his part, Scheer issued the following statement: sa国际传媒淎nd on the eve of this election, the choice before Canadians has never been more clear. Between a prime minister who abuses his power, bends the law for his friends, attempts to silence his critics and destroys their reputations. And a Conservative government led by a prime minister who will uphold the rule of law, respect our democratic institutions, and help all Canadians get ahead.sa国际传媒�

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While Stephen Fuhr, the Liberal MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, acknowledged this week that Trudeausa国际传媒檚 reputation with voters may hurt his campaign, he continues to stand by the prime ministersa国际传媒檚 side.

sa国际传媒淚t is my understanding that the prime minister has responded by taking responsibility for the findings of the report while maintaining that it is the role of the government to protect Canadian jobs and pensions,sa国际传媒� Fuhr said.

sa国际传媒淎s the prime minister said, the buck stops with him, and in my view, it is appropriate that the prime minister speak for (himself) and the actions of his office on this matter.

sa国际传媒淢y focus remains squarely on continuing to work with our government to deliver for the Okanagan.sa国际传媒�

Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas said this is an issue of trust and fundamental discrediting of our nationsa国际传媒檚 democracy.

sa国际传媒淭he PM continued to look Canadians in the eye and not be 100 per cent honest with his role,sa国际传媒� Albas said.

sa国际传媒淲e expect those in the highest offices to protect sa国际传媒� not undermine sa国际传媒� prosecutorial processes.sa国际传媒�

Justin Kulik, the NDP candidate for Kelowna-Lake Country, said we all expect our governments to work for us.

sa国际传媒淏ut instead, the Liberals continue to serve their own interests and the interests of the rich and powerful,sa国际传媒� Kulik said.

sa国际传媒淣ew Democrats will always put people ahead of corporations, period.sa国际传媒�

sa国际传媒淭he blue and red line has shown to me that corporate interests will always trump those of the peoples,sa国际传媒� said Green Party candidate Travis Ashley. sa国际传媒淐anadians need and deserve accountability and transparency. Thank goodness for the Green Party.sa国际传媒�