David Johnston resignation: Liberals say too much confidential information for public inquiry

During Monday's question period in the House of Commons, the first since David Johnston's resignation as special rapporteur, Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre asked Liberals why a public inquiry hasn't been called to investigate allegations of foreign interference.

Johnston resigned from his role as special rapporteur on June 9 amid criticism of his ties to Trudeau and growing calls for a public inquiry.

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Liberals have always called a public inquiry "an option," however, Johnston advised against one because it would be a threat to national security, with too much confidential information potentially made public.

Plus, while Alain Therrien, a Bloc Québécois MP, said Johnston stepping down was an "honourable decision," he said he should "never have been put in that position."

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