Posted 1/27/2024, 1:28:53 AM
Conservatives Seek Equal Standing in Foreign Election Interference Inquiry
- Conservative Party objects to being denied same rights as Liberal government in foreign interference inquiry, including ability to cross-examine witnesses
- Conservatives granted intervenor status only, which gives limited rights to make submissions but not question witnesses
- Conservative MP Michael Chong granted full standing, as he was targeted by China
- Former Liberal MP Han Dong and former Ontario minister Michael Chan granted full standing to defend themselves against allegations
- First report from inquiry examining foreign interference in 2019 and 2021 elections due May 3