Foreign Influence Commissioner Acknowledges Number of Registrations Are Far Below Initial Estimates
Canada’s foreign influence commissioner says he expects registrations under the new registry to increase in the coming months, after a Conservative MP said fewer than 1 percent of the 2,422 registrations estimated by Public Safety Canada have been made so far. “As the information becomes better known, I expect that as individuals understand more about [...]
TL;DR
- Canada's foreign influence commissioner expects more registrations in the coming months.
- A Conservative MP stated that fewer than 1% of Public Safety Canada's estimated 2,422 registrations have been made.
- The foreign influence registry launched on August 4th.
- The registry allows Canadians to see who is acting for foreign states to influence political or governmental processes.
- Individuals or organizations with arrangements with 'foreign principals' may need to register.