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Foreign influence registry ‘more than a positive step forward,’ but not far enough, say diaspora groups

Though welcomed, Bill C-70 falls short of the gold standard some were hoping to see Canada adopt, and the registry won't capture the more-covert activities such as those favoured by the Iran regime, say diaspora group reps.

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BY STUART BENSON
May 15, 2024

News | BY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024

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Foreign influence registry ‘more than a positive step forward,’ but not far enough, say diaspora groups

Though welcomed, Bill C-70 falls short of the gold standard some were hoping to see Canada adopt, and the registry won't capture the more-covert activities such as those favoured by the Iran regime, say diaspora group reps.

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