Federal Liberals say they continue to have confidence in David Johnston s work as foreign interference special rapporteur, despite opposition MPs calling for him to step down after recommending against a public inquiry. During debate, opposition MPs spoke about being targeted by China, while at committee former federal security officials voiced support for an inquiry.
The leaders of the two largest federal opposition parties are rejecting Justin Trudeau s invitation to receive security clearances in order to review the confidential annex of special rapporteur David Johnston s report, prompting the prime minister to accuse them of hiding behind a veil of ignorance.
Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet scored 97.25 per cent in a confidence vote at his party s national convention on Saturday. It was the first test of his leadership since Blanchet was acclaimed leader of the sovereigntist party in January 2019.