Foreign Influence
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U.S. authorities issuing more foreign interference warnings as election nearsLawmakers from both parties have voiced worries about the nation's preparedness for foreign disinformation during the presidential election and the impact it has on democracy.U.S. NewsJun 12
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Foreign influence registry could have ‘chilling effect,’ universities warnMembers of a House of Commons committee are slated to begin a clause-by-clause review of the sweeping anti-foreign interference bill on Monday — including any amendments.CanadaJun 10
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Foreign influence registry among new proposals to fight interferenceThe Countering Foreign Interference Act comes amid increasing pressure for the federal government to strengthen its measures against foreign interference.PoliticsMay 6
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Ottawa expands foreign interference consultations, says registry support broadThe government says it is also beginning new consultations on possible changes to national security laws and procedures to better protect against foreign interference.PoliticsNov 24, 2023
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Trudeau urges caution as calls grow for foreign influence registryThe Liberals are facing calls to establish a foreign influence registry in response to reports of alleged interference by the Chinese government in recent Canadian elections.PoliticsApr 17, 2023
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Pressure mounts on Trudeau to call inquiry into foreign political meddlingSenior national security and political voices are backing an independent inquiry into foreign meddling in Canadian politics after reports of Chinese influence operations.CanadaFeb 26, 2023
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Iranian accused of sanction-dodging seeks expedited Canadian citizenshipAlireza Onghaei denies CSIS allegations he helped the Iranian regime evade international sanctions.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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On foreign interference, ‘threats abound’ for Canada’s security: MendicinoAs Canada aims to combat foreign interference, the public safety minister says any new laws must both ensure security and respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.PoliticsDec 18, 2022
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Canadians need to be ‘reassured’ about foreign interference concerns: TrudeauNational security concerns make it difficult to share all the information Canadians want to know, Trudeau said in a year-end interview.PoliticsDec 5, 2022
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Canadian officials knew for years existing laws didn’t curb foreign influenceCanada’s public safety minister says they will begin public discussion on establishing a foreign agents registry to help curb influence in domestic politics.CanadaDec 2, 2022
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