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Foreign interference | David Johnston resigns as Special Rapporteur
(Ottawa) David Johnston, the independent special report appointed in March by Justin Trudeau to examine foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, is resigning. The hurricane of criticism…
David Johnston resigns as special rapporteur on foreign interference
The special rapporteur on foreign interference, David Johnston, announced his resignation on Friday evening, which will take effect no later than June. “My goal was to help build trust in…
Foreign interference | Special Rapporteur David Johnston steps down
The special rapporteur on allegations of foreign interference in the last two federal elections, David Johnston, announced Friday that he is stepping down from his post. Posted at 5:43 p.m.…
Interference in Canada | The Chinese diaspora calls for a public inquiry
(Ottawa) Members of the Chinese diaspora are adding their voices to the chorus of critics who reproach the Trudeau government for its refusal to open a public and independent inquiry…
The National Rally responds to the presidential majority and publishes its counter-report on foreign interference
The far-right party has decided to respond to the parliamentary inquiry report which accuses it of being a “transmission belt” of Russian power. France Inter was able to consult this…
Foreign Interference Report | Johnston: ‘I won’t be deterred’
(Ottawa) The Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, David Johnston, said it calmly but determinedly: if he has heard the criticisms surrounding the conclusions of his report, we will not…
Foreign interference also comes from India, says national security adviser
(OTTAWA) National security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says India is a top source of foreign interference in Canada, a designation that Ottawa has so far essentially limited, at…
Foreign interference also comes from India, says national security adviser
National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says India is one of the main sources of foreign interference in Canada. Jody Thomas recalls that “a number of state actors…
Foreign interference | MP Jenny Kwan won’t let China ‘erase history’
(OTTAWA) MP Jenny Kwan says she won’t give in to China’s intimidation, even if it might complicate her job. Posted at 11:18 a.m. Updated at 11:48 a.m. Mickey Djuric The…
Earthquake of interference must rekindle Canada’s relationship with China, say ex-ambassadors
Canada’s delicate relationship with China, usually already complicated, continues to deteriorate. Allegations of election interference and intimidation make headlines and are denounced by politicians and Canadians alike. Reproaches that go…
Foreign interference | Justin Trudeau continues to support David Johnston
(Ottawa) David Johnston still has the Prime Minister’s confidence, despite a majority of MPs voting in favor of his resignation. Posted at 1:52 p.m. Justin Trudeau has said he is…
China’s interference | Bill Blair blames CSIS director for not telling him about Chong case
(OTTAWA) Bill Blair blames CSIS director David Vigneault for not receiving public safety minister’s warning note about alleged targeting of Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family by diplomat Chinese.…
Opposition shocked that David Johnston remains special rapporteur on foreign interference
The Liberals find it “offensive” that opposition parties are questioning the loyalty of special rapporteur David Johnston, who is clinging to his post even though a majority of parliamentarians are…
Foreign interference | Johnston disrespects Commons, slams NDP
(OTTAWA) Special rapporteur David Johnston’s decision to cling to his post despite being voted down on Wednesday by a majority of elected members of the House of Commons “lacks seriousness”,…
Foreign interference | House of Commons calls on David Johnston to step down
(Ottawa) The House of Commons formally asks David Johnston to step down as special rapporteur on foreign interference. Posted at 3:44 p.m. Updated at 4:01 p.m. Opposition parties joined forces…
Foreign interference | China wins, Canadian democracy loses
Justin Trudeau is a master in the art of saving time. When controversy hits his government, he generally uses the same strategy: first downplay the scandal, then wait wisely for…
MP Jenny Kwan reveals she is the target of foreign interference from China
NDP MP Jenny Kwan says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) told her she was a current target of the Chinese government. The member for Vancouver says she was informed…
Foreign interference | New Democrat MP claims to be a target of the Chinese government
(OTTAWA) New Democrat MP Jenny Kwan says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) told her she was a current target of the Chinese government. Posted at 3:27 p.m. The member…
Foreign interference | Johnston had agreed to testify even before opposition demands
(OTTAWA) A parliamentary committee chair says David Johnston had already agreed to testify in Ottawa even before opposition MPs demanded his appearance in a letter earlier this week. Updated yesterday…
Drag-queens, Chinese interference, right to speak: we must stop the contradictions and absurdities of our daily lives
We would like to believe that society is progressing. We are told that we are more evolved, wiser and more virtuous today than were the previous generations. But it is…