He served the conduct or outcome of free and fair elections.5 two terms on the prime minister of Canada’s Advisory Council on National Security However, the objectives of such foreign interference (2005–2009) and on the Advisory Committee campaigns might be both direct and indirect, in to the President of the Canada Border equal measure. [...] Canadians are discovering that some of the characteristics of the Chinese state interference Wesley is the co-editor (with Christopher plans are similar to those of the Russian influence Andrew and Richard J. [...] There is likely a hierarchy of in 2021, Chinese diplomats and local “proxies” were local knowledge at play, with local collaborators instructed to emphasize that the Conservative at the higher end of the spectrum; diplomats Party of Canada was too critical of China and posted to a host country in the middle realm; and would institute harmful policies if elected. [...] This discussion leads to three key recommendations aimed to protect freedom of thought in the context The Canadian government is currently exploring of countering foreign disinformation campaigns: the creation of a foreign influence transparency registry, to try to reduce the potential for foreign state actors to deceptively engage in influence campaigns through Canadian 9 See www.publicsafety.gc.. [...] Copyright © 2024 by the Centre for International Governance Innovation The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Centre for International Governance Innovation or its Board of Directors.
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