The only way to restore public confidence in the Canadian electoral system is to have an independent public inquiry look into reports of Chinese interference, says Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet,
Other opposition leaders have also called for a public inquiry.
In a letter on March 14, Blanchet urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to launch a public inquiry rather than appoint a special rapporteur to determine whether to investigate the alleged Chinese interference, as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter.
“This is the only way to restore public confidence in our electoral system,” he wrote in French.
“We believe that is what the public is asking for as well,” he said, pointing to the Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee that recently passed a motion seeking an inquiry….