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Johnston reprises role as ‘adult in the room’ as special rapporteur on foreign interference, but a ‘big question mark’ remains on timeline and scope, say observers

Political scientist Lori Turnbull says the government would have been aware that David Johnston’s connections to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation may be questioned, but the ‘strength of the appointment’ meant the government was willing to ‘risk manage whatever mud can be flung.’

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March 17, 2023

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On foreign interference, Liberals leave opposition looking ‘a little bit confused and stunned’

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Former Grit staffer Muhammed Ali says the Libs need to capitalize on this moment when they face less pressure and start leading the conversation. But former Tory national campaign manager Fred DeLorey says he doesn’t think the opposition parties are actually interested in fixing the problem right now.

On foreign interference, Liberals leave opposition looking ‘a little bit confused and stunned’

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Former Grit staffer Muhammed Ali says the Libs need to capitalize on this moment when they face less pressure and start leading the conversation. But former Tory national campaign manager Fred DeLorey says he doesn’t think the opposition parties are actually interested in fixing the problem right now.