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New foreign influence office won't prevent foreign interference, commissioner says

August 4, 2026

Canada's new foreign influence office won't prevent foreign interference in Canada, but it will provide more transparency for Canadians who want to know who is trying to influence their politicians and government officials on behalf of foreign governments, says Canada's first foreign influence commissioner.



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