Category: Special rapporteur

David Johnston Resigns as Special Rapporteur Into Foreign Interference

Former governor general David Johnston says he will resign from his role as special rapporteur into foreign interference. In a resignation letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on June 9, Johnston said that his appointment to the role of probing Beijing’s interference in Canada hasn’t helped to build trust in democratic institutions because of partisanship. Johnston’s…


David Johnston Resigns as Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference

Former governor general David Johnston says he will resign from his role as special rapporteur on foreign interference because of the “highly partisan atmosphere” around his appointment. “I am therefore tendering my resignation, effective no later than the end of June 2023, or as soon as I deliver a brief final report, which I hope…


Trudeau Hints He’s Open to Han Dong Rejoining Liberal Caucus Following Johnston’s Report

Following Special Rapporteur David Johnston’s report on foreign interference that claimed an allegation against former Liberal MP Han Dong was false, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hinted he is open to the now-Independent MP rejoining the party. “Han Dong chose to step away from caucus so that he could clear his name; so that he could…


Trudeau Pressed on Report Tory MP Was Targeted by Chinese Regime

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was hounded by opposition MPs during question period following a report that the Liberal government knew two years ago that a Chinese diplomat in Toronto targeted a Conservative MP. “Will the prime minister finally stand up for this country and its people against a foreign dictatorship that has been interfering in our…


Trudeau Pressed on Report Tory MP Was Targeted by Chinese Diplomat Still in Toronto

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was hounded by opposition MPs during question period following a report that the Liberal government knew two years ago that a Chinese diplomat in Toronto targeted overseas relatives of a Conservative MP. “Will the prime minister finally stand up for this country and its people against a foreign dictatorship that has been…