Why Canada's delayed foreign interference registry is being set up to fail

David Mulroney, Canada's former ambassador to China, discusses the government's major delay in enacting the Foreign Influence Transparency Registry here in Canada. He critiques the delay of meaningful action and inadequate enforcement mechanisms, while warning that Chinese interference continues to evolve. He also examines the weak oversight of former public office holders and insufficient protection for diaspora communities.

This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/

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