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Canadian official investigating Chinese election ‘meddling’ resigns abruptly

Canadian official investigating Chinese election ‘meddling’ resigns abruptly

David Johnston blames resignation on ‘highly partisan atmosphere’ surrounding his investigation in China’s alleged election interference

A Canadian official appointed to investigate allegations that China attempted to subvert the country’s federal elections has abruptly resigned, blaming the “highly partisan atmosphere” surrounding his work.

David Johnston was appointed in March amid concerns that Justin Trudeau’s government had failed to respond adequately to the threat of foreign interference in the last two elections.

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