What we know from Canada's foreign interference inquiry so far
A public inquiry is attempting to determine the extent of meddling in the 2019 and 2021 elections, but many details remain classified. The inquiry’s first phase has wrapped. What's been learned so far?
Politicians, staffers and intelligence officials have been testifying in Ottawa over the last several weeks in a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections in 2019 and 2021. While many details remain classified, it appears from the testimony that China, India and even Pakistan made attempts. But did those attempts have meaningful impacts?
CBC senior parliamentary reporter Janyce McGregor explains what the inquiry has shown about Canada's ability to recognize and repel foreign interference in its elections — and what that could mean for the next one.
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