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We may never be able to fully stop interference in our politics, so where do we draw the line?

Clear thresholds don't yet exist to define which activities are acceptable and which are not. Frankly, we deserve clarity as to what defines foreign interference, otherwise we may never be able to stop it, writes Bert Chen.

Opinion
April 3, 2023

Opinion | April 3, 2023

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We may never be able to fully stop interference in our politics, so where do we draw the line?

Clear thresholds don't yet exist to define which activities are acceptable and which are not. Frankly, we deserve clarity as to what defines foreign interference, otherwise we may never be able to stop it, writes Bert Chen.

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CSIS director did not tell PM Canada was ‘far slower’ than allies in responding to foreign interference despite briefing note, Trudeau says

Public inquiry’s spotlight on ‘absurd’ Liberal nomination rules already paying dividends, says former Grit riding hopeful

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Human Rights Coalition threatens withdrawal from foreign interference inquiry over rejected bid to limit standing for trio of politicians

The China panic: Canada left holding the bag

CSIS director did not tell PM Canada was ‘far slower’ than allies in responding to foreign interference despite briefing note, Trudeau says

CSIS director did not tell PM Canada was ‘far slower’ than allies in responding to foreign interference despite briefing note, Trudeau says

Public inquiry’s spotlight on ‘absurd’ Liberal nomination rules already paying dividends, says former Grit riding hopeful

Public inquiry’s spotlight on ‘absurd’ Liberal nomination rules already paying dividends, says former Grit riding hopeful

Politics This Morning: Parliamentarians in China

Politics This Morning: Parliamentarians in China

Human Rights Coalition threatens withdrawal from foreign interference inquiry over rejected bid to limit standing for trio of politicians

Human Rights Coalition threatens withdrawal from foreign interference inquiry over rejected bid to limit standing for trio of politicians

The China panic: Canada left holding the bag

The China panic: Canada left holding the bag

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We may never be able to fully stop interference in our politics, so where do we draw the line?

Clear thresholds don't yet exist to define which activities are acceptable and which are not. Frankly, we deserve clarity as to what defines foreign interference, otherwise we may never be able to stop it, writes Bert Chen.

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