New foreign influence office one ‘tool’ to tackle foreign interference, but Canada still ‘vulnerable,’ says commissioner

The new office will require anyone who is trying to influence Canadian political activities on behalf of a foreign actor to publicly list their activities.
Canada’s first foreign influence commissioner, Anton Boegman, assumed office on Aug. 3, and will serve for a seven-year term.

Canada’s first foreign influence commissioner says Canada is “vulnerable” to foreign influence, and his office—which will establish a public registry of influencing activities—won’t solve that problem, but it will be one tool in a collaborative effort.  ...

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