Liberals Introduce Legislation on Foreign Influence Registry, Increased Powers for CSIS

Liberals Introduce Legislation on Foreign Influence Registry, Increased Powers for CSIS
Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc speaks in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on March 20, 2024. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby
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The Liberal government is introducing legislation to combat foreign interference by establishing a foreign influence transparency registry and increasing criminal penalties for foreign meddling.

“Canada is a strong, open, and free democracy. These strengths, however, can make Canada a target for those who wish to advance their interests to the detriment of our own,” Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc told reporters on May 6.