Federal foreign interference inquiry to resume with public hearings
Several weeks of public hearings will focus on the capacity of federal agencies to detect, deter and counter foreign interference.
The next phase of a federal investigation into foreign interference is scheduled to begin on Monday with an address by commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue.
Over the course of several weeks, public hearings will examine how well federal agencies can detect, prevent, and respond to foreign interference.
Earlier this year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and key government figures participated in hearings as the inquiry investigated claims that Beijing attempted to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
In an interim report released in May, Hogue concluded that Beijing's activities did not influence the overall outcomes of the two general elections.
The report also noted that while interference may have impacted the results in a few ridings, this cannot be stated with certainty.
Trudeau, his close advisors, and senior security officials are expected to appear at the inquiry again in the coming weeks.
