The dispute over Johnston's top secret foreign interference documents, explained

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The dispute over Johnston's top secret foreign interference documents, explained
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Months after the Liberal government offered opposition leaders the opportunity to view classified intelligence related to former special rapporteur David Johnston's report on alleged China-backed meddling in Canadian politics, a dispute is brewing over what was promised — and what was actually delivered.

that, in part, addressed media allegations about Beijing-backed meddling in Canadian elections and Canadian politics.

In his executive summary, Johnston said he had compiled a "confidential annex" to his report "that addresses the major media allegations in detail and includes citations to the intelligence documents and other products that led me to my conclusions." In a letter sent to Elizabeth May, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated that the additional information promised to opposition parties was in Johnston's confidential annex.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May opted to receive the security clearance.

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