Politics Briefing: David Johnston to present foreign interference report Tuesday

Former governor-general David Johnston will issue his first report Tuesday on foreign interference, which could determine whether Ottawa establishes a formal public inquiry. The government appointed Mr. Johnston as an "Independent Special Rapporteur"on March 15, with a deadline of "no later" than May 23 to make interim recommendations. The Special Rapporteur's office issued a news release Friday confirming that his first report will be released on Tuesday. The office has set up a two-hour briefing for journalists to review material under embargo. The recommendations are scheduled to be released publicly at noon when Mr. Johnston holds a news conference in…