Conservatives, New Democrats and Bloc Québécois MPs this week will discuss nominees to head a public inquiry into suspected election fraud by foreign agents, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre said yesterday. An independent judge must “get all the truth on the table” before the next campaign, he said.

“The last thing we need is for the truth to continue to be hidden in the next election so there’s no accountability but worse yet, there could once again be foreign interference in the next election,” Poilievre told reporters. “We need this public inquiry to be called immediately.”

“Are you concerned if there is a public inquiry convened it could take years?” asked a reporter. “It’s a good point,” replied Poilievre.