Canadians were promised a foreign agent registry — so where is it?

Canadians were promised a foreign agent registry — so where is it?

When Parliament passed a sweeping national security bill last June, the government promised to establish a foreign influence transparency registry to convict proxies trying to meddle in Canadian politics. But nearly a year later, it remains unclear how soon the office will be up and running

Nearly a Year Later, Canada’s Foreign Influence Registry Still Not Active

Overview: Despite passing a major national security bill (Bill C-70) in June 2023, the Canadian government has yet to launch the long-promised Foreign Influence Transparency Registry—a tool aimed at deterring foreign meddling in politics. Key Points: Mandate: The registry requires individuals acting on behalf of foreign governments to register within 14 days. Violators face fines and prison time. Diplomats are ...