Johnston’s ‘legitimacy’ as rapporteur a ‘clear concern,’ but remains democratic in absence of a confidence vote, say observers

Parliament is ultimately signalling that it is willing to allow the government to decide whether David Johnston should be in the role of special rapporteur, says political science professor Kelly Blidook.

David Johnston, the government's independent special rapporteur on foreign interference, appeared before the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to answer questions on June 6, 2023.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IAN CAMPBELL

June 7, 2023

Experts in parliamentary institutions say the growing tension between Parliament and the government about whether David Johnston should remain in his role as the special rapporteur on foreign interference comes down to a question of to whom Johnston is ultimately accoun...

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