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Special rapporteur rejects need for public inquiry into alleged Chinese interference in Canadian politics

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Overview

  • A Canadian government appointee found no evidence the government knowingly ignored intelligence on Chinese meddling in elections.
  • Opposition parties are demanding a public inquiry despite the findings.
  • The report found issues with how intelligence is communicated within government but did not find evidence of interference.
  • The Prime Minister won't open an inquiry based on the recommendation.
  • The rapporteur will hold public hearings on foreign interference over five months.