EXCLUSIVE: Liberal MP Andrew Leslie set to testify against feds at Mark Norman trial, sources say
Leslie, who represents the Ottawa riding of Orleans and was previously a lieutenant-general in Canadian military, would not comment. But sources tell CTV News that he informed the Prime Minister's Office more than a year ago that he would testify on behalf of Norman. Sources confirm that he is listed on the defence witness list.
In contrast, CTV News has learned that Norman’s legal fees, which are not being covered by the government, have grown to more than $500,000 and that this has presented him with a serious financial burden that sources tell CTV News is very difficult for him to deal with at the moment. Norman is a constituent in the riding Leslie represents, and Leslie has known Norman for more than 15 years as colleagues and acquaintances. Leslie had Norman work on his team when he led the controversial 2010 transformation report on the Canadian military.
Leslie announced earlier this week that he would not be running again in 2019, after four years in the House of Commons. He was seen early on as a likely contender for cabinet but throughout his tenure served as both the whip, and then a parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs with a special focus on Canada-U.S. relations. Sources inside PMO say that Leslie’s decision to testify on behalf on Mark Norman did not factor into this decision not to run again.
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