Will Justin Trudeau resign as Canadian PM?

Opposition demands Liberal leader stand down over claims of political interference in bribery prosecution

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould at an event last year 
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rebuffing demands for his resignation over claims that government officials pressured his then-justice minister to help a major company avoid a corruption trial.

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