Slimy assault on David Johnston’s reputation and character is unforgivable

If David Johnston had recommended a public inquiry into alleged Chinese interference in Canadian elections, the same people now slagging Johnston would be carrying him on their shoulders. Johnston’s only sin is that he didn’t give them what they wanted: a political club to bludgeon the government.

Canadians have come to expect 'National Inquirer'-style politics out of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, but more is expected of Jagmeet Singh and the NDP, writes Michael Harris.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MICHAEL HARRIS

June 5, 2023

HALIFAX—The ghastly shitshow currently dominating Canada’s national politics is a multi-level disgrace.

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