Morning Update: Opposition parties vow to co-operate with government on naming judge for public inquiry into Chinese interference

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Good morning, Opposition parties say they’re willing to work together with the Liberal government on naming a judge to head a public inquiry into Chinese foreign interference in the Canadian democratic process – but they want the investigation to be wrapped up before the next election, which is expected in 2025. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the opposition parties, which voted on three occasions in the minority Parliament for a public inquiry, must present the government with the name of a distinguished Canadian to head the commission and to lay out the terms of reference, including measures to protect...