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House Hansard - 188

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 1, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Mr. Alain Therrien (La Prairie, BQ)
  • May/1/23 2:26:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is a charade. First, to investigate foreign interference in the election, the Prime Minister appointed Mr. Rosenberg, a former member of the Trudeau Foundation who was involved in a case of Chinese interference. Next, to investigate Chinese interference, more specifically, the Prime Minister appointed David Johnston, another former member of the Trudeau Foundation. The entire Liberal investigation into Chinese interference is being carried out by two old boys from the Trudeau Foundation, which is directly linked to a case of Chinese interference. How can the Prime Minister ask Quebeckers to have any faith in that? When will there be a real, independent and public commission of inquiry?
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/1/23 2:26:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our former governor general David Johnston is responsible for determining whether a public inquiry is needed and what the terms will be for a potential inquiry. We turned to an independent expert to determine how to assure Canadians that everything is being done to combat interference and that we will restore confidence in our institutions and the integrity of our democracy.
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • May/1/23 2:29:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, from the broad range of experts who have looked into this, there are multiple opinions on whether an open public inquiry is actually the best tool to restore confidence in Canadians. That is why we tasked an independent expert and our former governor general, David Johnston, to look at all the tools we have to counter foreign interference, to look at the concerns Canadians have and to choose the best path forward. If he chooses a public inquiry, we will absolutely move forward with a public inquiry. We will take up the right tools necessary to restore Canadians' confidence.
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Context: House Hansard - 188 - May/1/23
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • May/1/23 2:42:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Mr. Johnston is the former governor general of Canada. He is known across the country for his independence and expertise. He was appointed during Mr. Harper's time. Of course, all options are open to Mr. Johnston. Like Mr. Johnston, the House of Commons must ensure that our process is independent and thorough and that the best approach will be taken.
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