Liberal Party of Canada introduces new voting rules to address foreign interference concerns

The Liberal Party of Canada has introduced new voting rules for its leadership race, requiring voters to be citizens or permanent residents. This change aims to address concerns about foreign interference, which were previously less regulated. Experts, however, argue that these measures may not be sufficient. They emphasize the need for stricter identification requirements to verify voter eligibility and suggest that only long-term party members should be allowed to vote. The leadership vote will conclude on March 9, with the new leader announced the same day. This contest follows Prime Minister Trudeau's announcement that he will step down after the party selects his successor.