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A rapporteur resigns. Is a public inquiry on foreign interference next?

The Big Story
The Big Story
Episode • Jun 13, 2023 • 21m

Two weeks ago, special rapporteur David Johnston said nothing would stop him from completing his work investigating foreign interference in Canadian politics. Friday, he stopped. A surprise resignation meant a weekend of confusion in Canadian politics, followed by a chaotic Monday when the house resumed.

Why did Johnston quit? Will Canada now finally get the public inquiry many have lobbied for? Will Johnston's resignation satisfy opposing critics? Will anything? And ... are we gonna end up having an election over this? 

GUEST: Cormac Mac Sweeney, parliament hill reporter, CityNews

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