Canada Elections

Ex-Canada Minister Karina Gould Says They Were Was Briefed On Chinese Interference After 2019 Elections

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Ex-Canada Minister Karina Gould Says They Were Was Briefed On Chinese Interference After 2019 Elections

Karina Gould said such attempts at foreign interference were not uncommon. Ottawa: Former minister for Democratic Institutions, Karina Gould, revealed that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) briefed her after the 2019 federal elections on low-level interference by China, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. However, Gould clarified that despite these activities, the integrity of the … Read more

Liberals table bill to update Elections Act, increasing advanced voting days – National

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Liberals table bill to update Elections Act, increasing advanced voting days – National

The Liberal government has tabled legislation that updates the federal Elections Act as part of its political pact with the NDP. The minister responsible for democratic institutions, Dominic LeBlanc, said the changes “will enhance Canadians’ ability to exercise their vote while strengthening protections against foreign interference in our elections.” The bill, if passed, would add … Read more