“A public inquiry has never been off the table,” said Intergovernmental Affairs Minister LeBlanc as he called on opposition parties to suggest inquiry leaders.
Ottawa is set to “move quickly” to select a leader for a public inquiry into foreign influence after former governor general David Johnston resigned Friday as outside adviser following weeks of controversy over his appointment.
He called on opposition parties to make “concrete” suggestions on who they would like to see lead a public inquiry, as well as provide input on the terms and timeline of an inquiry. All three main opposition parties have already voted in favour of a public inquiry, and all reiterated that demand Friday in reaction to Johnston’s departure.
The surprising turn of events came after months of withering criticism of Trudeau and Johnston. An official confirmed the government did not expect the former governor general, constitutional lawyer and academic dean to step down.
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