NDP praises David Johnston, as Tory, Bloc bemoan interference watchdog appointment
OTTAWA — Opposition parties continue to call for a public inquiry into foreign interference, but the NDP is welcoming Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s choice of a special rapporteur.
On Wednesday, Trudeau announced that former governor general David Johnston will look into allegations of foreign meddling in Canada’s last two federal elections and recommend what the Liberal government should do about it.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says in a statement that “Trudeau must end his cover up,” noting that Trudeau referred to Johnston as a “family friend” in 2017.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says Johnston is “close” to Trudeau, and called the idea a “superfluous” waste of time since opposition parties will still demand a public inquiry.