The Prime Minister seems to be confusing his own political interests with the interests of Canada as a whole.
The Liberal filibuster at the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs Committee continues.
For over 20 hours now, Liberal MPs have been talking endlessly in an attempt to stop Katie Telford – Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – from testifying.
It’s a very partisan move, about as partisan as it gets.
The Liberals are stopping a committee from holding a legitimate vote on a matter in the public interest – the integrity of our elections.
Yet, the Prime Minister is trying to convince Canadians that it’s the Opposition who are playing political games.
“Justin Trudeau accuses opposition politicians of playing “partisan political games” over concerns of Chinese election interference.”
Justin Trudeau accuses opposition politicians of playing "partisan political games" over concerns of Chinese election interference. pic.twitter.com/cL3BGTZqsS
— True North (@TrueNorthCentre) March 15, 2023
Trudeau’s remarks are incredibly hypocritical.
A majority of Canadians – including a majority of Liberal supporters – want a public inquiry.
Trudeau has refused.
And instead of allowing an open vote to decide whether his Chief of Staff should testify, Trudeau’s MPs are blocking the vote from proceeding.
Justin Trudeau seems to be confusing his own political interests with the interests of the nation.
Blocking a committee vote and refusing to hold a public inquiry into China’s interference may be good for Trudeau, but refusing to investigate this deeply important issue would be very bad for Canada.
Spencer Fernando
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