Canadian official investigating foreign election interference resigns abruptly.

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Canadian official investigating foreign election interference resigns abruptly.
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David Johnston, a Canadian official appointed to investigate allegations of Chinese interference in the country's federal elections, has resigned, citing the "highly partisan atmosphere" surrounding his work. Johnston's resignation comes after he faced criticism from opposition parties over allegations of bias. In his resignation letter, he called on the prime minister to appoint a new rapporteur to complete the work he recommended in his first report.

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