Interference Inquiry Set to Resume Public Hearings, Work on Alleged MP Collusion Continues

The federal inquiry into foreign interference will soon resume, with over a month of hearings and policy consultations starting in mid-September. Public hearings will begin on Sept. 16 and run through Oct. 16, according to a notice released on Aug. 29. The commission plans to rehear testimony from some witnesses who previously presented during the in-camera session, aiming to maximize transparency. Summaries of the evidence will be released during the public sessions, the notice stated. The inquiry was launched amid growing concerns about foreign interference in Canada, particularly from China, which is alleged to have engaged in influence activities during the 2019 and 2021 federal elections and other democratic processes....