Former leaders of intelligence agencies in Canada are pushing for a public inquiry to restore trust in the country’s institutions. Dan Stanton, who previously worked at Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), and Artur Wilczynski, a former assistant deputy minister with the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), both spoke to the House of Commons Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, challenging the recommendation by the special rapporteur on foreign interference, David Johnston, against holding an inquiry. Stanton argued that the absence of intelligence warnings regarding foreign interference in Canada had not been acted upon, and a public inquiry would re-establish Canadians’ trust in their institutions. The rapporteur was appointed in March by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and though the report filed did not indicate issues of negligence on the part of the Liberal government, it identified shortcomings in intelligence communication with policymakers. Stanton, who initially opposed an inquiry, now supports one after further media leaks.