Canada launches inquiry into Indian meddling in country’s elections
Ottawa: Canada’s federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference has initiated an examination into the reported meddling by India in the country’s last two general elections, according to a report by a Canada-based news channel.
According to Kashmir Media Service, in a statement released in Ottawa, the other day, the commission revealed that it has formally requested the federal government to produce documentation related to the allegations, the TV channel reported. The terms of reference for the commission, published last year, explicitly direct it to assess possible interference by both state and non-state actors in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections.
The statement signals the commission’s intent to investigate any potential role India might have played in influencing the outcomes of the two ballots, as reported by CTV News.
The initial hearings of the commission are scheduled to commence on Monday, focusing on the challenges and limitations associated with disclosing classified national security information and intelligence to the public.
According to CTV News, the commission aims to release an interim report on May 3, with a final report expected by the end of the year.
