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Canada's govt did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling- rapporteur

Governor General of Canada David Johnston, meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, July 13, 2017. REUTERS/Mark Schiefelbein/Pool/File Photo

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling, said a special rapporteur named to investigate media leaks alleging China had sought to influence elections and policy.

In March the government asked David Johnston, who formerly served as Canada's governor general, to be a special rapporteur and investigate leaks citing intelligence reports alleging multiple cases of meddling.

"I have not found instances of the government knowingly ignoring intelligence, advice or recommendations on foreign interference, or making decisions based on partisan considerations in dealing with these issues," said Johnston in a 55-page report.

(Reporting by Steve Scherer)

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