By Canadian Press

Trudeau urges caution to ensure foreign influence registry doesn’t target diasporas

Apr 17, 2023 | 9:41 AM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is urging caution in the face of growing calls for Canada to adopt a registry to track foreign influence efforts.

The prime minister says the government needs to find better ways to protect Canadians from foreign interference.

But he says a balance must be struck to ensure any new measures are not too broad and do not target certain diaspora groups such as Chinese- or Iranian-Canadians.

The Liberal government is facing calls to establish a foreign influence registry in response to reports of alleged interference by the Chinese government in recent Canadian elections.

Trudeau cited the internment of thousands of Japanese- and Italian-Canadians during the Second World War as an example of why the government is taking its time.

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He says Ottawa is consulting with experts and Canadians to ensure whatever approach it takes is appropriate.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 17, 2023.

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