It might seem like ancient history now, but the belated appointment of a Quebec judge on Wednesday to lead a public inquiry into foreign interference is a reminder that — for a few feverish months this spring — the question of possible tampering in the Canadian democratic process was all anyone in Ottawa wanted to talk about.
It’s also a reminder that almost no one covered themselves in glory during those months.
“Our work together sends a clear signal to Canadians that democratic institutions are strong and are resilient,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday, noting that Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s appointment and
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