Civil society groups argue ‘mad dash’ leaves no time for proper study of foreign influence registry bill, but Fadden says expediency is in Canada’s national interest

The Senate’s National Security Committee began its pre-study on Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, with witnesses appearing on June 10, June 12, and June 13.

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced Bill C-70, Countering Foreign Interference Act, in the House on May 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

June 17, 2024

The bill to create a foreign influence registry for Canada is moving too quickly through the House and Senate for a group of civil society organizations that argue the swift study of the legislation doesn’t leave time for adequate consideration of issues related to privacy...

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