Foreign influence

U.S. authorities issuing more foreign interference warnings as election nears – National

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U.S. authorities issuing more foreign interference warnings as election nears – National

U.S. officials who track disinformation campaigns say they have issued more warnings to political candidates, government leaders and others targeted by foreign groups in recent months as America’s adversaries seek to influence the outcome of the 2024 election. Without giving specifics, an official from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said Wednesday that the number … Read more

Foreign influence registry could have ‘chilling effect,’ universities warn – National

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Foreign influence registry could have ‘chilling effect,’ universities warn – National

Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry, a centrepiece of legislation being whisked through a House … Read more

Foreign influence registry among new proposals to fight interference – National

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Foreign influence registry among new proposals to fight interference – National

New legislation aims to create a foreign influence registry and broaden warrant powers and investigative tools for Canada’s intelligence service to combat foreign interference, Ottawa said Monday. The proposed legislation also includes new and updated criminal offences for sabotage, political interference and other crimes committed on behalf of foreign entities, including increased prison sentences that … Read more