Foreign Collusion: Parties Agree Action Needed But Approaches Differ

Following release of information about lawmakers wittingly colluding with foreign actors, all political parties have called for action, albeit in different ways. Conservatives have called for the names of colluders to be released. The NDP said it would remove MPs from its caucus upon learning of collusion. The Bloc Québécois has tabled a motion to refer the matter to the Foreign Interference Commission. As for the governing Liberals facing the pressure, they have said an internal party review is in order, but that releasing the names would be illegal and irresponsible. They have, however, backed the Bloc’s motion....