Achi news desk-
OTTAWA –
Canada’s chief electoral officer, Stephane Perrault, is expected to testify this morning at a commission investigating allegations of foreign interference and how the government responded to them.
The hearings are looking into possible foreign interference by China, India, Russia and others in the last two general elections.
As head of Elections Canada, Perrault is responsible for ensuring that Canadians can exercise their democratic rights to vote and stand as a candidate.
The investigation, which is led by Quebec judge Marie-Josee Hogue, expects to hear testimony from more than 40 people, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, members of his cabinet and representatives of the political parties.
An initial report of the commission’s findings is expected on 3 May.
The inquiry will then move to wider policy issues, looking at the government’s ability to detect, prevent and counter foreign interference, with a final report due by the end of the year.
This report was first published by The Canadian Press on March 28, 2024.
