Trudeau strikes out at Tories for questioning personal ties with special rapporteur
Justin Trudeau accused his Conservative rival of trying to score political points at the expense of Canadian democracy on Friday by questioning his personal relationship with former governor general David Johnston.
Asked by reporters about their relationship, Trudeau defended the former governor general, who was appointed to the viceregal role on the recommendation of Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper, as a Canadian of the highest integrity. Poilievre was quick to fire back during his own affordable housing event in Vancouver, accusing the Liberals of trying to turn a blind eye to Beijing’s meddling while digging in his heels on Johnston’s appointment.
“And it is Justin Trudeau that has put Mr. Johnson in this terrible situation by naming a member of the China-financed Trudeau Foundation to perform this role of looking into Beijing’s interference in our election campaigns.” Lori Turnbull, director of the School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University, said there are valid questions and concerns about Johnston’s appointment. And contrary to what Trudeau would like, asking them does not amount to a malicious attack.
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