Conservative MP Peter Kent called the leak a "disgusting act of desperation" and said it could only have come from someone who had or was currently working in the Prime Minister's Office.[103] Paul Wells of Maclean's also accused the Trudeau government of being the source of the leak. He further suggested the leak was an attempt to damage Wilson-Raybould and as an excuse to remove her from the Liberal caucus in the future.[104] Following publication of details of the judicial appointment process, Wilson-Raybould condemned the leaks and called for an independent investigation.[105] Trudeau initially refused to deny his office was involved in the leaks.[106] The following day, he said his office did not play "any part in leaking".[107]