David Johnston files final report, ending term as interference rapporteur
Johnston had announced his plans to resign the role earlier this month, saying the atmosphere around his work had become too partisan.
The former governor general was appointed to the role in March, as the Liberal government faced increasing pressure to tackle allegations thatForeign interference: Conservatives continue to press for public inquiry in Johnston resignation aftermath Johnston’s initial report in May concluded that a public inquiry would not be a constructive way forward — angering opposition parties, who accused him of being too close to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Story continues below advertisement
In a news release today, the office of the independent special rapporteur says Johnston has sent Trudeau a “supplement to the confidential annex” of his earlier report, meaning it will not be made public. Opposition party leaders had been in negotiations last week to decide on terms for a possible public inquiry.
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