At least half a dozen people have passed on leading an inquiry, sources say
, amid widespread controversy over Johnston’s perceived conflicts, resulted in the Liberal government agreeing to consider a public inquiry, which opposition parties have been demanding for months.
The sources confirmed that the Liberals have contacted “at least” a half-dozen current and former judges to oversee an eventual inquiry, but all of them declined. In some cases, those backing away are sitting judges and don’t want to step away from their court to preside over an inquiry. But others had indicated they were reluctant to be at the centre of a political maelstrom.Article content
“So you start over and have to ask the next person in line, who asks for time to think about it before refusing,” the source said. In a report on the issue, Johnston recommended against a public inquiry, saying too much of what needed to be discussed would have to remain behind closed doors because it involved classified intelligence. He offered instead to chair public meetings that would examine the deeper issues around intelligence sharing and foreign interference.Article content
Dominic LeBlanc, now minister of public safety and democratic institutions, was then asked by the prime minister to work with opposition parties to find a consensus on how to proceed. LeBlanc said recently that he was continuing to work with opposition House leaders to find a solution.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cryptos trend higher as stocks fall after Moody's downgrades multiple banksCrypto price trended higher on Tuesday, with Bitcoin bulls taking aim at $30,000 amid renewed concerns about the health of the U.S. banking system.
Read more »
Multiple candidates to oversee foreign interference inquiry have rejected the job: sourcesAt least half a dozen people have passed on leading an inquiry, sources say
Read more »
Multiple candidates to oversee foreign interference inquiry have rejected the job: sourcesMultiple candidates to oversee foreign interference inquiry have rejected the job: sources via nationalpost
Read more »
Multiple candidates to oversee foreign interference inquiry have rejected the job: sourcesAt least half a dozen people have passed on leading an inquiry, sources say
Read more »
VIDEO: Man doused with gasoline, lit on fire downtownSooToday has obtained multiple videos of the daytime attack near GFL Memorial Gardens; 28-year-old suspect faces multiple charges, including arson and assault
Read more »
Three people rescued from balconies in Port Moody townhouse complex fireMultiple pets were also rescued during the early morning fire in the Heritage Woods neighbourhood.
Read more »