New details emerge of Johnston’s mandate for election interference probe
The order-in-council documents also say that the government will pay for any travel or living expenses Johnston incurs outside his normal place of residence, as long as he stays in Canada. The cost of expert staff, “as required,” and “any other reasonable expenses” will also be covered.On Thursday, Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc and clerk of the Privy Council Janice Charette delivered a report to Trudeau with updates on efforts to counter foreign interference.
That co-ordinator — a role that Trudeau announced in March alongside that of the special rapporteur — will also work on expanding briefing mechanisms with provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous officials, the report said.The details of Johnston’s appointment come as members of a parliamentary committee say they continue to wait for information about when Trudeau was briefed about Beijing’s alleged interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
The letter obtained by The Canadian Press was signed by Conservative, Bloc Quebecois and New Democrat MPs.Story continues below advertisement
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