Foreign diplomats in Canada will be briefed on ’acceptable activity’ ahead of next election, inquiry told

The diplomats will be told 'exactly where the lines are' between legitimate foreign influence and unwelcome meddling, the deputy minister of foreign affairs said

OTTAWA — Heads of missions from around the world will be briefed on Canada’s expectations of “acceptable diplomatic activity” during the next general election, the deputy minister of foreign affairs told a federal inquiry Friday.

David Morrison said a meeting with foreign diplomats will be convened next month at Global Affairs Canada headquarters to go over “exactly where the lines are” between legitimate foreign influence and unwelcome meddling.