Canadian appointee investigating China election claims steps down
Al JazeeraFormer Governor General David Johnston says the atmosphere has become too partisan to continue his work. Former Canadian Governor General David Johnston said in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that his leadership of the government’s probe into purported meddling by China has not helped build trust in democratic institutions because of partisanship. The appointment of Johnston was contentious, with opposition Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre accusing him of being too close to Trudeau’s family. — Jagmeet Singh June 9, 2023 Johnston said he encourages Trudeau to appoint a “respected person, with national security experience” to finish the inquiry and to consult with opposition parties on who that should be. Then-Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper appointed Johnston as governor general in 2010, and his term was extended under the Liberal Trudeau until 2017.
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