Mandate study on foreign interference
Petitioners ask the House of Commons to mandate committee studies into risks of foreign interference and foreign-funded advocacy, including separatist movements; require federal authorities to report to Parliament on those risks; and consider legislative measures to strengthen transparency and enforcement.
Why we would sign this petition
- The petition would trigger formal study and documentation of foreign interference risks, giving Parliament evidence to shape policy.
- Required federal reports could identify gaps in oversight and guide targeted policy or legislative fixes.
- Considering legislative measures could increase transparency and enforcement, reducing covert foreign influence.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- The study might duplicate existing reviews or investigations, diverting committee time and resources.
- National security and privacy limits could prevent authorities from reporting key information, reducing study effectiveness.
- New laws could unintentionally restrict legitimate advocacy or impose burdensome rules on civil society and diaspora groups.
The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.
Official petition
Petition to the House of Commons in Parliament assembled Foreign interference, including undisclosed foreign funding or coordination, poses a serious risk to Canada’s sovereignty, democratic institutions, and public trust; Recent public reporting and commentary have raised concerns about potential foreign involvement in political advocacy activities within Canada, including advocacy related to separatist movements; and Parliament has a responsibility to ensure that political activity in Canada is conducted transparently and free from improper foreign influence. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to: 1. Mandate a study by the appropriate House of Commons committee or committees into risks of foreign interference and foreign funding associated with political advocacy in Canada, including advocacy related to separatist movements; 2. Request that relevant federal authorities assess and report to Parliament, consistent with national security and privacy obligations, on the nature and scope of any risks identified; and 3. Consider any legislative or policy measures necessary to strengthen transparency, enforcement, and safeguards against foreign interference and foreign-funded political activity in Canada.
Government response
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