The Prime Minister’s ongoing refusal to hold a public inquiry is heightening the level of political division in Canada, which he is now blaming on others.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to refuse calls to hold a public inquiry into China’s interference in Canada’s elections. This puts him dramatically out of step with public opinion. As a result, Trudeau has taken what could have been a relatively non-partisan issue, and turned it into a partisan debate. And by being so distant from what most of the public wants, Trudeau has incentivized his own MPs to resort to increasingly absurd measures to block a full investigation and instead attack others.
Unfortunately – as he often does – Trudeau is doubling down. He is accusing the Conservatives of exactly what he is doing – turning this into a deeply partisan issue. At a press conference, the Prime Minister accused the Conservatives of “horrific partisan attacks” for their response to his appointment of David Johnston as ‘Special Rapporteur’ – a position that was itself created to stall demands for a public inquiry. Trudeau’s remarks – and his refusal to call an inquiry – continue to heighten the impression that he and the government have something to hide.
You can watch Trudeau’s comments below:
PMJT defends appointing David Johnston as the special rapporteur, saying he's had an "unimpeachable career"
Trudeau also went on the attack, saying the CPC "are engaging in horrific, partisan attacks against a man of extraordinary integrity" #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/UaoDRRBcQd
— Mackenzie Gray (@Gray_Mackenzie) March 17, 2023
Spencer Fernando
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