Canadian investigator into alleged election meddling by China to quit

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Special investigator David Johnston was appointed in March after leaked intelligence said Beijing tried to influence elections and policy.

David Johnston, 81, said he would leave his post by the end of June, or as soon as he has delivered a brief final report. Last month he said Trudeau’s government had not ignored evidence of Chinese meddling and recommended against an official public inquest. Last month the House of Commons, the lower chamber of parliament, approved a non-binding motion to demand Johnston’s resignation. Some critics said he had ignored a real issue while others, noting his long friendship with Trudeau, said the appointment had been a mistake.

In response, government minister Dominic LeBlanc thanked Johnston and said the attacks on his position and work had been unwarranted and unacceptable.

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