The federal foreign interference inquiry is moving on to examining what hostile states might try to do in Canada’s upcoming elections and how to stop it. Justice Marie-Josée Hogue stated that the focus now is on the current and future threats of foreign interference, rather than the past events. The inquiry will look into the government’s ability to combat interference and how it has improved over time. Hogue clarified that she will not be naming any individuals involved in foreign interference schemes. The inquiry was triggered by reports of interference in previous elections, but Hogue found that the results were not significantly impacted. She did identify some troubling allegations, including attempts by foreign governments to provide financial support to candidates and manipulate nomination contests. The Chinese government was found to be the main perpetrator of foreign interference in Canada, but other countries like India, Iran, and Russia have also been accused of similar activities. The next phase of the inquiry will involve hearing from security and intelligence officials, bureaucrats, and politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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