Canada has appointed a judge to lead a public inquiry into alleged election interference by China and Russia. This decision is seen as a victory for conservative politicians in the opposition who have been accusing the Canadian government of not adequately addressing these allegations.
Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josee Hogue has been assigned by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government to head the investigation.
“Foreign interference in Canadian democratic institutions is unacceptable,” stated Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc during a news conference.
“Justice Hogue will be responsible for examining and evaluating interference by China, Russia, and other foreign states and non-state actors.”
Trudeau’s government has faced increasing criticism in recent months following media reports that suggested China attempted to interfere in the Canadian elections of 2019 and 2021.
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