Trudeau Fundraiser Says He Followed Tax Rules as Agency Reviews Report

Canada revenue ministry to review ‘Paradise Papers’ reports
Report links Trudeau fundraiser to $60 million offshore trust

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By Frederic Tomesco and Josh Wingrove

November 6, 2017 at 1:15 AM UTC

Updated on

November 6, 2017 at 3:50 PM UTC

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Canadian tax authorities are reviewing reports linking a key fundraiser for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to offshore trusts in the Caribbean.

Montreal-based businessman Stephen Bronfman, son of billionaire Charles Bronfman, was among the individuals cited by news organizations including the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., Radio-Canada and the Toronto Star Sunday in the latest leak of bank documents suggesting some global business leaders and politicians may be using offshore tax havens to shelter money.