Canadian Government Launches A Public Inquiry Into Foreign Election Interference

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CTV News: Canadian gov’t launches public inquiry into foreign election interference, taps judge as commissioner 

After months of deliberations, the federal government is launching a public inquiry into foreign election interference, and has found a judge to lead it. 

Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc announced Tuesday that Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josée Hogue will serve as commissioner to lead the probe, which will look beyond China to include other foreign meddling.  

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WNU Editor: The focus of the inquiry will primarily be on China.

Canadian Government Launches A Public Inquiry Into Foreign Election Interference  

Canada announces public inquiry into whether China, Russia and others interfered in elections — AP
 

Canada calls public inquiry into foreign interference — Politico
 

Justice Marie-Josée Hogue ‘honoured’ to lead foreign interference inquiry, hearing start to be determined — CBC News 

Canada launches public inquiry into foreign interference — BBC
 

Canada: leading judge to steer public inquiry into foreign interference — The Guardian