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Canadian Election: Foreign Interference
Above: Melanie Joly, Canada's foreign minister, speaks during a news conference at the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, on Friday, March 14, 2025. Image copyright: Renaud Philippe/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Liberal Party narrative
As the governing party of Canada, the Liberal Party has taken decisive action to protect Canada's democracy from foreign interference. Working closely with intelligence agencies and international partners, the Liberals have strengthened safeguards, introduced laws like Bill C-70, and supported a transparent public inquiry to ensure accountability. While opposition parties politicize national security, the Liberal approach is clear: defend Canada's institutions, uphold democratic values, and keep foreign influence out of Canadian elections.
Conservative Party narrative
The Liberal government has failed to protect Canada's most fundamental institutions, especially from China, which has sought to undermine the country for years. Despite these growing threats, the response has been weak and inadequate. The Conservatives will launch a full public inquiry, pass real, concrete laws, and safeguard Canadian elections from all external influences. Canada's democracy demands stronger protection from actors trying to advance their own interests at the expense of Canadian sovereignty.