Pressure mounts on Trudeau to call inquiry into foreign political meddling
That didn’t happen. In both 2019 and 2021, the committee did not warn the public that foreign threats rose to the level of influencing the outcome of those elections.
That’s not to say there wasn’t foreign interference. National security officials and senior political operatives acknowledge that there is a constant attempt by foreign powers – and not justSpeaking to reporters on Friday, Trudeau acknowledged that reality. “We’ve been very clear throughout that foreign governments like China, Russia and others are attempting to destabilize our democracies, and yes, interfere with our electoral processes. We need to remain vigilant,” Trudeau said.
“That’s also why we continue to support and encourage the work happening at various committees, the various investigations and follow-ups and the level to which this is being taken seriously by all Canadians, because it is a very serious subject.
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