Catharine Tunney

Catharine Tunney, CBC parliamentary reporter, discusses Canada's public inquiry into foreign electoral interference, addressing the challenges of participation, transparency, and sharing findings. The podcast explores the goals and scope of the inquiry, highlighting past elections and countries involved. It also delves into testimonies, challenges, frustrations, and the importance of a public inquiry for cross-examinations and a better understanding of what occurred.

Scientists from a Winnipeg lab were fired amid suspicions of Chinese espionage, prompting demands for transparency. Leaked documents raise more questions than answers, putting pressure on the government. Controversies surrounding the Wuhan lab and COVID-19 speculations are explored, along with concerns about national security and dangerous pathogens. Calls for government accountability and investigations into potential connections with China continue.