Bloc joins Conservatives in rejecting Johnston report briefing on election meddling | National Newswatch

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OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is joining Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in refusing to take a look at secret information that led a watchdog to recommend against a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference.

Special rapporteur David Johnston recommended the government provide the necessary security clearances for other leaders to have a full look at his first report released Tuesday, including a confidential annex of materials he used to arrive at his conclusions. Poilievre said he has no intention of taking part and he does not want to be muzzled, instead vowing to call a public inquiry if Conservatives form the next government.

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