David Johnston Resigns from Canadian Probe into Chinese Election Meddling

David Johnston, a government appointee investigating allegations of Chinese interference in Canada, has stepped down from his role, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work. Johnston's appointment was contentious, with opposition parties calling for a public inquiry into the allegations of foreign interference. Johnston recently released a report recommending against that. He encourages Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appoint a "respected person, with national security experience" to finish the inquiry and to consult with opposition parties on who that should be.