Time To Step Down? David Johnston Says No Way

David Johnston says he's staying on as Special Rapporteur despite a House of Commons motion calling for his resignation (and a public inquiry). The former Governor General says questions around his integrity and independence are off base. With such loud criticism around Johnston's "so called" friendship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, will the average Canadian trust his investigation into alleged foreign interference with our democracy? Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins us (23:50) to discuss.

7:20 | But first...did you know 82% of Prairie Grasslands in Canada have disappeared? Grasslands are one of the world's most threatened ecosystems, yet they remain the least protected. Why does it seem nobody cares? Nature Conservancy of Canada's Jeremy Hogan explains why native Prairie Grasslands are so important, what the world might look like without them, and what's being done to save them. 

CHECK OUT THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA: https://natureconservancy.ca/en/

23:50 | NDP, Conservative, and Bloc Quebecois MPs are sending a clear message to Special Rapporteur David Johnston: resign. But the former Governor General, appointed by the Liberals to investigate allegations of foreign interference in Canadian democracy, says he won't. Are the optics of Johnston's alleged longtime friendship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enough to invalidate his efforts in this important role?  Plus, will Trudeau stay on to battle Pierre Poilievre in the next federal election? Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley lets us know what he thinks. 

CHECK OUT BRIAN'S PODCAST "FULL COMMENT": https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/full-comment/id1561204292

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