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Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions Français: @EPIEPIFI
Ottawa, ON
Joined December 2023
The Final Report of the Foreign Interference Commission will be available on our website late Tuesday morning, Jan 28, 2025. Commissioner Hogue’s remarks will be streamed live at 11:45 am (Eastern Standard Time)
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Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will release the Final Report of the Foreign Interference Commission on Tuesday January 28, 2025.
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Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue has released her final report on Foreign Interference
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The Government of Canada has granted the Foreign Interference Commission an extension for the delivery of its final report, which will now be delivered no later than January 31, 2025.
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The commission has released further details on the policy consultations which begin on Monday, October 21.
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Commissioner Hogue discusses what observers should retain from her Final Report, released yesterday.
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The Foreign Interference Commission will release its final report no later than January 31, 2025.
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The Commission received > 200 written submissions from members of the public and > 600 responses to its on-line questionnaire. In addition, the Commission held 22 consultation meetings across Canada with 105 individual members of diaspora communities.
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Tomorrow is the last day for groups and individuals to make a submission to the Foreign Interference Commission. Please take the time to let us know if Foreign Interference has affected you or your community.
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Commissioner Hogue discusses Canada’s response to foreign interference in her remarks on Tuesday. The Commission’s Final Report is available on the Commission’s website.
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The Commission has released summaries of information received through its public consultation process, which included a call for written submissions, an on-line questionnaire & consultation meetings with members of diaspora communities.
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We have updated out witness list for public hearings that will take place from April 8 to April 10. You can find it at the bottom of our Public Hearings page
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We now have a Signal account that will allow you to share documents the Commission using encrypted means. The Commission’s Signal username is signal_pifi_epie20.24 Find out more:
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Our questionnaire on foreign interference is currently available. Completing it will only take 5-10 min, depending on your answers. The questionnaire is one of 3 components of our public consultation program, as explained by Commissioner Hogue.
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The Foreign Interference Commission has posted final submissions from the Participants. They are available on our website.
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The Prime Minister has begun his testimony at the Foreign Interference Commission. You can watch live on our website
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Today is the last day for groups and individuals to make a submission to the Foreign Interference Commission. You can make a submission in any language.
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After 39 days public testimony since January, the public hearings of the Foreign Interference Commission have concluded. The Commission intends to deliver its final report, which will include findings and recommendations, by December 31, 2024.
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Commissioner Hogue confirms the extension of the deadline to complete the questionnaire on foreign interference that is available on our website. The questionnaire will take about 5-10 minutes to complete, depending on your answers.
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The deadline to complete the Commission’s questionnaire on foreign interference has been extended to October 16. If you have observations on foreign interference, share them by completing the Commission’s questionnaire.
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The Commission has released details on its next round of public hearings, which begin on Wednesday March 27, 2024.
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Share your observations on foreign interference with the Commission by completing our questionnaire. You will be contributing to the public inquiry process and helping the Commission to fulfill its mandate.
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Our guidelines for submissions are available in Mandarin, English and French, and 16 other languages. You can send your submissions to us in any language
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Today the Commission is hearing from current and former MPs from the Conservative Party of Canada and the NDP. You can follow the hearings live on our website at:
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Today’s witnesses include representatives from Global Affairs Canada, the RCMP, the Communications Security Establishment and CSIS. You can follow the hearings live from our website.
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The first of 4 diaspora panels, on Civil liberties, racism, and foreign interference narratives is under way. You can watch live on our website
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The public hearings of the Foreign Interference Commission have resumed in Ottawa with Commissioner Hogue presiding. You can follow the hearings live on our website.
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The Commission’s Initial Report is now available on our website
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You can follow this afternoon’s panel discussion, on “Diplomatic Perspectives on the Foreign Intervention ‘Gray Zone’ “ live on our website. It should run until about 5 pm, Eastern time.
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Commissioner Hogue arrives for work this morning. This morning’s witnesses are former senior officials from Public Safety Canada. You can follow the public hearings live from our website.
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The Commission’s Initial Report will be available on our website at noon EDT on May 3, 2024. Commissioner Hogue will make a statement at 12:15.
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To date, the Commission has released more than 200 documents that have been made public during our public hearings. You can find them under the heading Exhibits and Presentations on the Documents page of our website.
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The lights in the hearing room for the Foreign Interference Commission will go on on Monday Sept 16, when our public hearings resume. The Commission released a list of witnesses today.
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Public hearings have resumed. Today we will hear from Ministers Gould, Blair and Leblanc, followed by an appearance by Prime Minister Trudeau this afternoon.
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An excerpt from Commissioner Hogue’s closing statement at the end of the public hearings on Thursday October 24.
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Commissioner Hogue released 2 decisions today. · Decision on Application Under Rules 82 and 83.· Sixth Decision on Bulk Entry of Exhibits. Both can be found on our website, under the “Decisions” heading at.
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Commissioner Hogue closes the public hearings at the end of the day on Thursday October 24, 2024. The Commission intends to deliver its final report, which will include findings and recommendations, by December 31, 2024.
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“The Commission welcomes contributions from all members of the public on their experiences, observations, and ideas on the matter of foreign interference in Canada’s federal electoral processes and democratic institutions,” M-J Hogue.
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The Commission will release its Initial Report at noon EDT on Friday May 3. Commissioner Hogue will make a statement at 12:15, you can stream it live on our website
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Today’s virtual hearing, with David Vigneault, has begun. It is being streamed on our website
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After 21 days of hearings during which we heard from 66 people and reviewed numerous documents, the Commission has published its initial report.
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The Commission has resumed its hearings this morning. Today we will hear from elections officials. You can live stream the hearings from our website.
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Commissioner Hogue listens to panelists during this afternoon’s panel discussion on Enforcing, Deterring and Prosecuting Foreign Interference Activities. You can watch it live on our website.
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Time is running out to share your views on foreign interference with the Commission. You have until October 16 to complete our on-line questionnaire. Your answers will help the Commission fulfill its mandate.
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Members of the media play an important role in keeping Canadians abreast of the work of the Commission. Here, journalists speak with former MPs Erin O’Toole and Kenny Chiu following their testimony today.
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The room has gone dark with the conclusion of the first week of the Commission’s public hearings. The hearings will resume in March.
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Participants arrive and get ready for this morning’s panel discussion, on Canada’s National Security Apparatus, which is now underway. You can want watch live on our website
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We are still accepting public submissions from individuals and groups. The new deadline for your submission is August 12, 2024.
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This morning’s witnesses at the public hearings of the Foreign Interference Commission are from the RCMP. You can stream the hearings live on your phone, computer, or other device.
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The Commission has received unprecedented access to Cabinet documents. For further details, see our news release
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The Commission has announced the dates of its Fall public hearings. Factual hearings will be held from Sept 16 to Oct 16, to be followed by 5 days of Policy consultations Oct 21-25 .
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The Commission has adjourned for the week. We do not sit on Monday, but we’ll be back on Tuesday with a consultation panel on cultural community media, and a witness from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.
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Commissioner Hogue has issued a 3rd Notice to the Public, about the National Security Confidentiality hearings which concluded on February 2, 2024.
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The Commission will begin its Stage 1 public hearings on March 27, 2024.
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The third diaspora panel today addresses mis- and disinformation and ways to respond. You can watch the hearings on our website.
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Our first panel discussion, on the topic of “Building Democratic Resilience Amid Value Conflict” is underway. You can stream the hearing live on our website.
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Commissioner Hogue listens to counsel for one of the Parties during public hearings this morning. If you can’t follow the hearings live, each day’s hearings are archived on our website.
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Commissioner Hogue has recalled David Vigneault to an additional hearing that will be held at 10 am on Friday morning, April 12. The virtual hearing will be streamed on the Commission’s website.
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Participants in the last of today’s diaspora panels will discuss the resources and supports for diaspora communities.
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The Hon. Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, arrives to testify at the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon. You can watch her testimony live on our website
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Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue issued a statement today on the participation of diaspora groups in the #ForeignInterferenceCommission.
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Commissioner Hogue and Commission counsel at work this morning. Today the Commission is hearing evidence from a panel of 6 representatives of Global Affairs Canada. You can follow along on our website.
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Minister LeBlanc arrives for his testimony this afternoon at the Foreign Interference Commission. You can follow his testimony live on our website.
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Commissioner Hogue listens to testimony this morning from staff in the Prime Minister’s Office. You can follow the testimony live from our website.
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The stage in the hearing room has been reconfigured somewhat for the Policy consultation hearings, which begin this morning at 9:00 am, eastern time. You can stream the hearing live on our website.
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Groups and individuals have 5 more days to make a submission to the Commission on Foreign Interference. You’ll find guidelines on for submissions on our website. The deadline is August 12.
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Commissioner Hogue questions the Prime Minister during his testimony Wednesday afternoon.
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Today is the last day to provide your thoughts on Foreign Interference to the Commission through our on-line questionnaire.
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The view from the Commissioner’s seat. When she returns this afternoon, the witnesses will be from Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force (SITE). Follow the hearings live on our website.
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Commissioner Hogue has released a decision on an application to restrict certain cross-examinations. You can read the decision here.
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Commissioner Hogue has issued a decision on an Application to Strike Comments from the Record.
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Ever wondered what the Foreign Interference Commission can do? You’ll find the answer on our FAQs page.
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The Foreign Interference Commission has expanded its public consultation process by adding content to its website in 17 additional languages.
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Commissioner Hogue has issued a 6th Decision on Standing
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Commissioner Hogue has released a decision on Closing submissions, which are due by November 4. The final submissions from Participants will be posted on the Commission’s website.
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The deadline for submissions by groups and individuals has been extended to August 12, 2024. Confidential submissions are welcome.
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Full house for the Prime Minister’s testimony at the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon.
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Commissioner Hogue listens to testimony at the Foreign Interference Commission this morning. Today’s witnesses are from the Senate of Canada, the House of Commons and Elections Canada. You can stream the hearings live.
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Public hearings are being held in the Bambrick room at 395 Wellington, in Ottawa. Today the Commission is hearing from senior public servants, including members of the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force.
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Former Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino prepares for his testimony at public hearings of the Foreign Interference Commission this morning. You can watch his testimony live on our website
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Commissioner Hogue listens as counsel questions witnesses from Public Safety Canada this afternoon.
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Witnesses and counsel from the Privy Council Office make their way into the hearing room this morning. You can follow their testimony live on our website
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Commissioner Hogue listens to this morning’s witnesses, who are from the Privy Council Office. This afternoon’s witnesses are from Canadian Heritage
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The Commission is hearing from a panel of academics today on the topic, Balancing National Security and the Public Interest. You can access the presentation here,
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Minister Blair confers with the court reporter prior to his testimony this morning at the Foreign Interference Commission. You can watch his testimony live on our website
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Our guidelines for submissions are available in Persian/Farsi, English and French, and 16 other languages. You can send your submissions to us in any language
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Groups and individuals have 3 more days to make a submission to the Commission on Foreign Interference. You’ll find guidelines on for submissions on our website. The deadline is August 12.
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Are you Arabic speaking? We have a summary of our Initial Report in your language. We’d also like to hear about your experience and ideas on foreign interference.
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Public hearings by the Commission on Foreign Interference have begun with an opening statement by Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue. You can stream the hearings live at
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The Commission released summaries to 4 Memorandum to Cabinet on Monday. You can find them by searching for COM.SUM0000001, 002, 003 and 004 in the dialogue box on the bottom of this page:
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Witnesses are sworn in and public hearings are underway today at the Foreign Interference Commission. Witnesses are Jon Irwin and Robin Marty from the Green Party of Canada. You can stream the hearings live on our website
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The topic of the second diaspora panel is “Public awareness and education.” You can follow live on our website.
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Public hearings by the Commission on Foreign Interference begin on Monday Jan 29 at 10 am EST. Find out more about the Commission by visiting our FAQs page
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With the extension of the deadline to complete our on-line questionnaire, you still have time to share your thoughts on foreign interference with the Commission. The detailed, easy-to-complete questionnaire shouldn’t take more than 5-10 min to complete
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During her opening statement, Commissioner Hogue discusses the public hearings which began today. You can follow the hearings live or watch archived video on our website.
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Commissioner Hogue has released a fifth decision on standing.
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“Diaspora communities bring a necessary perspective to the discussion about foreign interference in Canadian democracy, and their input and participation is essential to our work” Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue
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Have you ever wondered what a Commission of Inquiry is? We have an FAQ for that!.
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Panelists arrive for this morning’s policy round table, on the topic of Electoral Integrity: Political Financing. You can watch the panel live on our website.
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