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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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BY STUART BENSON
May 22, 2024

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