OTTAWA — Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould said she would be willing to act as a mediator for the government in its efforts to address the ongoing protests and rail blockades that have shut down much of the country’s rail system.

Wilson-Raybould is a former B.C. regional chief who served as justice minister in the Liberal cabinet before being ejected last year over the SNC-Lavalin scandal. She currently sits as an Independent MP.

“Would you be willing to go and act as a mediator in this situation?” Wilson-Raybould was asked Tuesday on CTV Power Play.

“Of course I would. I mean, this is a fundamental issue that is facing our country. It has been facing our country since we became a country. It’s one of the reasons why I got involved in politics,” Wilson-Raybould replied.

“Certainly if the prime minister were to reach out to me, I would lend a hand however I can.”