Canada taps David Johnston as interference rapporteur. Who is he, and what will he do? – National | Globalnews.ca
David Johnston will take up the post as Ottawa’s “special rapporteur” to investigate allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections and society. Johnston, who served as the nation’s governor general from 2010 to 2017, was named by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday as the prominent Canadian who will probe the interference issue and make […]
Most Canadians trust election results, but want inquiry into interference claims: poll – National | Globalnews.ca
New polling suggests the majority of Canadians want the federal government to call an independent inquiry into foreign interference in the last two federal elections, but still feel the country’s electoral system is safe. Market research firm Leger surveyed 1,544 people between March 10 and 12, asking a range of questions about Canada’s electoral system […]
Beijing is an ‘existential threat’ to Canada, Liberal MP says amid interference probes – National | Globalnews.ca
EDITOR’S NOTE: An earlier version of this story quoted McKay as saying “bastard states.” This was incorrect and based on an audio quality issue of the recording of his comments. A closer review of the audio indicates he said “vassal states.” The story has been updated to reflect this misinterpretation. The Chinese government represents an […]
Trudeau set to ask Parliament’s national security committee to probe foreign interference – National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking MPs and senators on Parliament’s national security committee to launch a new investigation of foreign interference in Canada. Two Liberal sources, who were granted anonymity to discuss matters not yet public, confirmed to The Canadian Press that Trudeau will announce the news on Parliament Hill later on Monday. The […]