The Liberal government resisted for months launching an inquiry into foreign interference, but it now says short timetables given to the newly-appointed commissioner are necessary to promptly reassure Canadians. “We understand the importance of moving quickly,” Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc told reporters in Ottawa on Sept. 7 during an announcement on the identity of the commissioner. After spending months negotiating with opposition parties on the terms of reference of the inquiry, and in searching for a candidate accepted by all parties, Mr. Leblanc said Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue will preside over the inquiry. Justice Hogue will start her work on the inquiry on Sept. 18, the same day the House of Commons reconvenes. She has been given short deadlines with the requirement to submit an interim report by the end of February 2024 and a final report by December 2024....Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/after-resisting-foreign-interference-inquiry-ottawa-now-says-results-needed-quickly-5487834