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The public inquiry into foreign interference is set to present 1st report – National

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More than a year after the first call went out for a public inquiry into foreign election interference, Justice Marie-Josée Hogue is set to deliver her preliminary report into how hostile actors have tried to meddle in Canada’s democratic institutions. Hogue, a Quebec Court of Appeals judge and the commissioner of the inquiry, is examining … Read more

The foreign interference inquiry has concluded. Here’s what we learned – National

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If one thing from the public inquiry into foreign interference is clear, it’s that China attempted to meddle in the 2019 and 2021 elections. But the evidence is hazy on whether or not it succeeded. Here’s what we learned over the past 10 days of fact-finding hearings, which ended Friday and included testimony from politicians, … Read more

Foreign interference commission vows to protect diasporas who help inquiry – National

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The commissioner probing foreign interference in Canada is urging diaspora groups and organizations to step forward and help with its current investigation by promising protection from potential reprisal. The safety measures come after numerous members of diaspora groups voiced concern over the possibility of facing negative consequences for providing information to the Commission of Foreign … Read more

Iran’s growing influence may be missed as inquiry begins, experts warn – National

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The highly anticipated public inquiry into foreign election interference is set to begin Monday, examining how countries like China, Russia and India may have tried to meddle in Canadian democracy. But some national security experts warn Iran’s growing influence may be missed, despite how far the regime has “spread its tentacles” in Canada. “Any country … Read more