The mandate and remuneration details of the “independent special rapporteur,” appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to investigate foreign interference in Canada’s elections, has been made public.
Two order-in-council releases, published on April 5, provide details on the government’s contract with David Johnston, whose March 21 appointment the feds said was “part of a suite of measures to help protect the integrity of Canada’s democracy.”
In this role, Johnston, former governor general of Canada from 2010 to 2017, will be authorized travel and living expenses if away from home, the cost of expert staff, and any other reasonable expenses.
One order-in-council states that Johnston has been contracted on a part-time basis, with his term ending Dec. 12. He will be paid between $1,400 and $1,600 per day effective March 15….