Published in the Toronto Sun, 19 October 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: RELEASE. THE. NAMES. It shouldn’t matter that Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want to get his security clearance updated so he can view the report. If this is such a national security issue, and it is, that you would publicly state that there are Conservatives names on the list, then release all the names, including the members of your party that are on it. We already know three names that are likely on the list, all from your party Are you on the list too?
This is a serious threat to our sovereignty, which has happened under your watch, yet you have done very little about it. In fact, you have taken many actions to avoid even getting this far, including hiring your family friend, the now-disgraced former Governor General David Johnson, to produce a report stating that there was nothing to see here – move along.
Also, since you state that you have already taken action against Liberal members on the list, share that information too. We already know that you either directly or indirectly allowed former Former Public Safety Minister Bill Blair to delay signing the CSIS warrant against former Ontario MPP Michael Chan for 54 days, and you only booted Don Valley North MP Han Dong out of the Liberal caucus when you had to, so please do tell us about the actions you have taken. What do you intend to do with International Trade Minister Mary Ng, now that Sam Cooper from The Bureau has publicly named her?
By the way Prime Minister, I hold a Top Secret security clearance. Show me the list and I will give the Leader of the Opposition an unbias opinion as to whether he needs to view the list or not.
(Trudeau’s testimony was such a missed opportunity. He could have avoided being so partisan but instead chose to deflect and blame. But he may have overplayed his hand – again- no one is buying what he is selling)
Sources: Bill Blair’s former chief of staff rejects claims of political motive behind 54-day warrant delay | CBC News, Canadian Senator promised to support members in CCP’s United Front: Audio Tapes (thebureau.news), Han Dong (politician) – Wikipedia.
