Trudeau set to ask Parliament’s national security committee to probe foreign interference
Global News
Earlier on Monday, the leaders of the federal Conservative and New Democratic parties again called on Ottawa to call a public inquiry to probe the allegations.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asking MPs and senators on Parliament’s national security committee to launch a new investigation of foreign interference in Canada.
Two Liberal sources, who were granted anonymity to discuss matters not yet public, confirmed to The Canadian Press that Trudeau will announce the news on Parliament Hill later on Monday.
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians includes MPs from multiple parties, as well as one senator.
Global News has not independently confirmed the substance of Trudeau’s announcement.
The sources also said Trudeau will formally announce public consultations to create a registry for foreign agents similar to one that exists in Australia.
Earlier on Monday, the leaders of the federal Conservative and New Democratic parties again called on Ottawa to call a public inquiry to probe the allegations of Chinese interference in Canadian elections and society.
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