Opposition MPs to seek testimony from foreign interference watchdog David Johnston
A parliamentary committee chair says foreign interference watchdog David Johnston was already scheduled to testify before opposition MPs demanded his appearance in a letter this week.
The Conservative, NDP and Bloc Quebecois MPs said they want Johnston to explain why he decided against recommending a public inquiry on foreign meddling. NDP MP Rachel Blaney told the committee that she’s not content with Johnston’s report, as her party continues to push for a public inquiry. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is asking the prime minister to allow more members of his party to briefed on foreign interference attempts, after the leaders of the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois declined to obtain the required security clearance.
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