Interference inquiry must walk very fine line on secrecy, transparency: commissioner

By The Canadian Press on March 27, 2024.

OTTAWA – The head of an inquiry into foreign interference says the need for secrecy about the sensitive subject has not hindered her work to date.

Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue cautions, however, that the inquiry must walk a very fine line in balancing confidentiality and the desire for transparency.

Hogue’s remarks come as the commission begins two weeks of hearings into foreign meddling allegations and how the federal government responded to them.

The hearings will focus on possible interference by China, India, Russia and others in the last two general elections.

Members of diaspora communities are slated to appear later today.

The inquiry expects to hear from dozens of people, including community members, political party representatives and federal election officials.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 27, 2024.

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