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Foreign influence registry’s lack of legal carve-out undermines ‘sacred’ relationship, say lawyers

Unlike similar foreign influence registries in the U.K., U.S., and Australia, Canada's version would not exempt legal advice from triggering an obligation to report.

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Foreign influence registry’s lack of legal carve-out undermines ‘sacred’ relationship, say lawyers

Unlike similar foreign influence registries in the U.K., U.S., and Australia, Canada's version would not exempt legal advice from triggering an obligation to report.

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AG says green tech fund documents ‘not my information to hand over’ as House remains at a standstill

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‘Extreme apprehension’: Canada holds its breath as U.S. election enters final stage

‘Each of our voices matter’: disaster survivors call for greater climate action in Ottawa advocacy push

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Public Safety hears support for foreign influence registry as government looks to allies for inspiration

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Foreign influence registry’s lack of legal carve-out undermines ‘sacred’ relationship, say lawyers

Unlike similar foreign influence registries in the U.K., U.S., and Australia, Canada's version would not exempt legal advice from triggering an obligation to report.

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