Canada's China interference inquiry ruled out, report confirms.

A third-party investigator, David Johnston, has released his first report on allegations of foreign influence in Canadian politics, stating that a public inquiry into foreign interference in the country’s domestic politics and elections is not necessary, despite attempts by China to meddle. Johnston found “serious shortcomings” in the way intelligence is communicated from security agencies to departments and handed up the chain to the political level. The report delved into the extent to which China has meddled in Canadian politics and was involved in the past two federal elections, following politically explosive reports that the country sought to influence the results in favor of the governing Liberals.