In the coming days, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister to hold talks on whether to continue with public hearings as planned by David Johnston, who resigned as special rapporteur, or to set up an inquiry
“A public inquiry has never been off the table. All options remain on the table,” he told reporters.
But Mr. LeBlanc said the opposition must take the offer seriously and put forward suggestions on who could lead a public inquiry and the terms of references that include measures to safeguard sensitive national security information. He said many eminent Canadians might not want to take on the job given the partisan attacks on Mr. Johnston.
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