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The foreign interference inquiry moves to its policy phase

The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions (commonly known as PIFI) is now entering its policy consultations phase. This will be the last step before PIFI publishes its second and final report in December 2024.

Much of PIFI’s work so far, reflected in its first report released earlier this year, has focused on the past — namely, the extent of foreign interference in Canada and what the government did (or did not do) in response. The December report will turn its attention to the future. It will recommend ways for the government to protect Canada and Canadians more effectively against the real and acute threat of foreign interference that was clearly depicted during the hearings.