Is a special rapporteur the federal government’s best option? | Power Play with Vassy Kapelos

The Front Bench panel breaks down if a special rapporteur on foreign interference will put the feds in a better or worse position.

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[chonconnor]

Absolutely, this openly corrupt and harmful government who have already covered up numerous crimes against Canadians should definitely be in charge of investigating themselves in a manner that will deliver minimal consequence and maximum positive messaging. That's best to "protect our democracy".

[jeremybenoit]

Sure, Trudeau choosing one of his friends to decide what should be done is really Canada best option lol.

[humer]

Give me a break, there is a huge scent of guilt on the liberal side of the floor, its a stench.

[chuckmartin]

A public inquiry chaired by an impartial party stipulated by all parties with subpoena power and the findings are binding on all parties. Have we not had enough of the spoiled, petulant child?

[tobias]

I recommend Stephan Harper as the rapporteur.

[sparky]

So, our Prime Minister decides how to tackle election interference. No one else was involved. This way he has control and can edit the outcome. Maybe we should be asking if anybody tried to influence any politician. Trudeau might be able to say that there was no interference but can he honestly say there was no influence? What took him so long to admit that the donation of $200 000 to the Trudeau foundation in 2016 was questionable?

[biddydibdab]

8:02 Trudeau looks rattled because he knows he will be caught out if there is a legitimate, impartial inquiry. He’s like a cat in the litter box, constantly covering.

[jeffspicolli]

As a "Very" Special Rackateer I nominate David Lametti based on his incledibly arrogant performance at the EA inquiry where he told Canadian's absolutly nothing.

[dennisrphymurphy]

As Mr. Trudeau said just yesterday, "at one point, Canadians need to stop being treated like fools""

[rodmitenko]

How does he get away with this. We need a complete non political Judge or Commissioner. Public inquiry is all about the truth

[daren]

Trudeau's picking the special rappotour what a joke!

[rosstocher]

Everyday Canadians can correct this tomorrow. Lay down our tools and have a national strike until Trudeau resigns

[rychelledipalo]

How is it legal for a public servant to appoint an investigator when he is bias to the outcome?

[sYdpoint]

Audit everything, the government is bloated.

[stephenmorris]

Just another waste of hard earned money.

[peterdebassecourt]

Don Cherry would be a great choice for the position!

[c.b]

Harper said back then, Trudeau wasn't ready. He still NOT ready, he WILL NEVER BE. Trudeau must go, there's no ifs and buts....

[gagestandingready]

I voted for Malcaire for a reason. Singh's actions destroyed my life long NDP allegiance.

[crazyralph]

Criminals in charge of investigating the criminals. Sounds about right in the Banana Republic of Canada!

[fredthompson]

Absolutely, that way Trudeau can cover up the truth.