Conservatives criticized the prime minister’s choice, but many welcomed it, including several Liberal backbenchers who believe a public inquiry is an inevitable outcome.
OTTAWA — Former governor general David Johnston has been hand-picked to advise Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government whether it should call a public inquiry into foreign elections interference — a choice Conservatives criticized but many welcomed, including several Liberal backbenchers who believe a public inquiry is an inevitable outcome.
However, prior to the news of Johnston’s appointment, several Liberals who spoke to the Star had expressed doubt that anything less than a public inquiry would satisfy growing Canadian concerns about reported efforts, particularly by the Chinese communist-led government, to flex its muscle in Canadian elections and in other spheres.
Another Liberal MP from the Greater Toronto Area, speaking confidentially, said it is “time for an inquiry” but it should also probe the role of Canada’s national security apparatus, particularly CSIS and the RCMP, which he said is unable to identify real threats and unfairly targets some communities.
“Having a public inquiry in this type of politicized environment would be a farce,” Serré said. “Beijing is loving every minute of this.” Trudeau promised Johnston’s advice would be made public, and that his government would comply with and implement his recommendations “which could include a formal inquiry, a judicial review or another independent review process.”
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