Canadian lawmakers accused of aiding foreign interference, sparking concerns

The Washington Post June 15, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Summary: A watchdog committee found Canadian lawmakers were "witting or semi-witting" participants in foreign interference, accepting money and colluding with foreign officials. The report, withholding names, accuses individuals of improper actions benefiting foreign states. China and India are noted as significant threats. Opposition leader calls for transparency, while government emphasizes police investigation. Committee urges non-partisan action to address foreign interference. Public inquiry into election meddling ongoing.

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    Singh alarmed by foreign interference, calls for public inquiry (The Globe and Mail)
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    NDP's Jagmeet Singh: MPs aiding foreign states, unethical/illegal (CTV News)
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    Poilievre skips classified report on foreign interference, citing transparency concerns (The Globe and Mail)
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