Canada: PM Justin Trudeau announces measures in response to alleged election interference – March 6, 2023

On Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces a series of measures aimed at addressing alleged foreign interference in Canada's federal elections. Measures including appointing an independent special rapporteur who will have a wide mandate to make expert recommendations on combatting election interference. The announcement comes amid calls from the opposition parties for an public inquiry. The prime minister is joined by ministers Mélanie Joly (foreign affairs), Dominic LeBlanc (intergovernmental affairs, infrastructure and communities), Marco Mendicino (public safety), and Pablo Rodriguez (Canadian heritage).