Opinion: My work to protect Canada’s democracy from foreign interference is not done

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Opinion: My work to protect Canada’s democracy from foreign interference is not done
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My work to protect Canada’s democracy from foreign interference is not done

David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on foreign interference, is the former Governor-General of Canada.

Our conclusion was that measures put in place by successive governments have so far allowed us to counter those threats and minimize their impact on our democracy. But we also revealed serious shortcomings in the way in which intelligence is distributed within the federal government.

Canadians rightfully expect accountability from their government for the many legitimate questions which have been raised in recent months. During these public hearings, Canadians will have an opportunity to hear directly from government and intelligence officials about how they are working to fight foreign interference.

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