David Johnston expected to begin public meetings on foreign interference next month

OTTAWA — Former governor general David Johnston says he will begin holding public meetings next month on foreign interference attempts in Canada’s elections.  

Johnston, whom Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed to investigate the issue, is appearing before a parliamentary committee today for a marathon three hours of testimony.

Johnston released a report last month that found significant shortcomings in the way the federal government handles intelligence about alleged foreign meddling. 

Opposition parties agree that the 2019 and 2021 federal election results were not compromised, but they still say a public inquiry is the only way for Canadians to feel confident in their electoral system.