David Johnston pledges transparency in interference probe as Trudeau defends pick
Read more:In a statement to The Canadian Press, Johnston described attempts to undermine the country’s democracy as “serious matters” and said he was “privileged” to have accepted the appointment.
While the NDP has voiced support for Johnston’s appointment, it has joined the Tories and Bloc in continuing to call for a public inquiry into the allegations of foreign meddling.Trudeau hopes David Johnston will ‘bring down the temperature’ on election interference investigation as special rapporteur
“David Johnston has served this country in many, many different ways through a long and unimpeachable career,” Trudeau said.If the Liberals had been hoping the appointment would put a lid on the partisan fighting that has surrounded the allegations, that hasn’t been the case.
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