David Johnston pledges transparency in interference probe as Trudeau defends pick – National | Globalnews.ca
Former governor general David Johnston says he will have a hand in determining his own mandate as special rapporteur on foreign interference in recent federal elections. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped the former governor general and legal scholar on Wednesday to probe allegations of Chinese interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, which were […]
Former governor general David Johnston to oversee foreign interference probes – National | Globalnews.ca
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named his special rapporteur to oversee a suite of foreign interference probes: former governor general David Johnston. The Prime Minister’s Office says Johnston was appointed after consultations with all parties in the House of Commons. He will have a “wide mandate” to look into allegations of interference in the past […]
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 […]
NDP not ‘ruling out’ making interference inquiry a must for continuing Liberal support – National | Globalnews.ca
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is not “ruling out” making a public inquiry into foreign interference a condition for continuing the governance deal with the federal Liberals, but says that is not a decision he is making just yet. Singh told The Roy Green Show on Saturday that he plans to bring up the […]