Opposition parties continue to call for a public inquiry into foreign interference, but the NDP is welcoming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's choice of a special rapporteur.
meddling in Canada's last two federal elections and recommend what the Liberal government should do about it.“Trudeau must end his cover up,” he charged, noting that Trudeau referred to Johnston as a “family friend” in 2017 and that the former viceregal had been a member of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.
Blanchet called the role a “superfluous” waste of time since opposition parties will still demand a public inquiry. He said he worried the minority government might even fall before Johnston wraps up his work.and the lack of transparency around the matter have created terrible optics for Canada ahead of a visit next week by U.S. President Joe Biden.
“That's why we've been calling for an independent process, while we still maintain we need a public inquiry to restore public confidence.”For its part, the Chinese embassy in Ottawa said it undertakes regular engagements “in various circles of Canada” but insisted Beijing does not interfere in internal affairs.
“Imagine then his deep concern with our electoral system upended by an autocracy. He will ensure that actions are taken to fix it.” Since 2018, Johnston has been a member of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. The charity has previously said that Trudeau ended his formal involvement with it in 2014.
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