David Johnston

‘He’s Not Neutral’: Poilievre Says He Received’t Meet With Johnston as Interference Probe Continues

Conservative Occasion Chief Pierre Poilievre is sustaining his place towards assembly with David Johnston, citing the particular rapporteur’s lack of impartiality in probing international interference associated to Canada’s federal elections. Trudeau appointed the previous governor basic to behave as particular rapporteur on March 15, following a number of media experiences that steered interference by the Chinese language regime … [Read more…]

Citizen Group to File Criticism With Ethics Commissioner Over Johnston’s Function as Particular Rapporteur

A nationwide democracy advocacy group is submitting a grievance with the federal ethics commissioner’s workplace, alleging that former governor basic David Johnston is violating the Battle of Curiosity Act in finishing up his appointed position as particular rapporteur on overseas election interference due to his earlier connections to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s household. The NGO Democracy … [Read more…]

Critics, Opposition Leaders Bemoan Johnston’s Choice In opposition to Calling Public Inquiry on Election Interference

All federal opposition leaders and varied nationwide officers are criticizing Particular Rapporteur David Johnston’s choice to not name for a public inquiry into international interference in Canada’s final two common elections. Conservative Chief Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Chief Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Chief Jagmeet Singh all said their disappointment with Johnston’s choice shortly after he introduced it … [Read more…]

Poilievre Says Johnston’s Choice To not Maintain Inquiry on Overseas Interference a ‘Cowl Up’

Following the choice by Particular Rapporteur David Johnston to not maintain a public inquiry into allegations of international election interference, Conservative chief Pierre Poilievre accused Johnston of serving to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “cowl up the affect by Beijing in our democracy.” “We see right this moment that his ski buddy, cottage neighbour, household buddy, … [Read more…]

John Robson: Johnston’s Whitewash Will Destroy His Personal Credibility With out Doing a Factor to Enhance Trudeau’s

Commentary You may undoubtedly add Justin Trudeau to the checklist of people that must be cautious what they want for. His outdated buddy David Johnston simply whitewashed the Liberal response to communist Chinese language meddling in Canadian elections, precisely what Trudeau needed and the very last thing he wanted. When Johnston was appointed I attempted … [Read more…]