Opposition continues to push for public inquiry into foreign interference

OTTAWA — The leader of Canada’s Opposition says he has little confidence the Liberal government will appoint a truly independent watchdog to investigate foreign interference. 

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he predicts the government will pick someone who looks like a “reasonable fella” with grey hair, but is really tied to the Liberal establishment.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will appoint a special rapporteur with a wide mandate to investigate foreign interference. 

But Poilievre says a public inquiry is needed into China’s alleged attempts to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 elections.