A foreign interference registry would protect Canadians from the long reach of threats abroad

Diaspora communities are often the victims of foreign intimidation and interference actions, with fear of retaliation often causing people to self-censor, even in Canada.

Cindy Termorshuizen, associate deputy minister of foreign affairs, left, and Jody Thomas, national security and intelligence adviser to the prime minister, answer questions about foreign election interference at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee on March 1.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY HENRY CHAN

March 6, 2023

The shocking report by the Globe and Mail outlining the sophisticated network of interference by the Chinese government in Canada should worry every Canadian. This foreign interference not only undermines Canada’s sovereignty, but also trust in our democratic inst...

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