Foreign Interference Commission launches third component of public consultations
September 17, 2024 (Ottawa) – The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has launched the third component of its public consultation process with the release today of a questionnaire that can be completed by anyone who is interested in sharing their thoughts with the Commission.
“We welcome the views of members of the public who may have been affected by foreign interference,” said Commissioner Marie-Josee Hogue. “An important part of the Commission’s mandate is to examine and report on the experiences of members of ethnic and cultural communities who may be especially vulnerable to foreign interference.”
The Commission has released a detailed, easy-to-complete questionnaire which is available on its website. The questionnaire will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete, depending on the answers selected. All of responses are completely voluntary, confidential, and anonymous and will be considered by the Commission as it completes its work.
“By filling out the questionnaire, members of the public will be contributing to the public inquiry process, and helping the Commission to fulfill its mandate and understand how foreign interference may be impacting people and communities throughout Canada,” said Commissioner Hogue.
The Commission opened its call for public submissions in May and has received over 140 submissions, many of them extensive. During the second component of the Commission’s public consultation process, Commissioner Hogue and members of her team met with over 100 members of diaspora communities in 22 private meetings across Canada.
Summaries of all three components of the public consultation process will be made public during the course of the Commission’s work.
The Government of Canada created the Foreign Interference Commission in September 2023 to respond to concerns about foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. The Commission released an Initial Report on May 3, 2024. In the second stage of its work, the Commission will assess the federal government’s capacity to detect, deter, and counter foreign interference. The Commission intends to deliver its final report, which will include findings and recommendations, by December 31, 2024.
Click here for more information on the Commission’s public consultation process, or proceed directly to the questionnaire.
Contact:
Michael Tansey
Sr. Communications Advisor
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions
(343) 630-2154
michael.tansey@pifi-epie.gc.ca
www.ForeignInterferenceCommission.ca
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