Chinese Foreign Interference News Today

Members of diaspora communities are slated to testify as a federal inquiry begins two weeks of hearings into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them. 

The inquiry will hold public hearings in each phase of its work, with the first being held early next year and the latter in fall 2024. The inquiry’s first report is due Feb. 29.

An embassy spokesperson reiterated China’s denial of the interference allegations Friday in response to the federal government's call for a public inquiry into the matter.

An embassy spokesperson reiterated China’s denial of the interference allegations Friday in response to the federal government’s call for a public inquiry into the matter.

Marie-Josée Hogue, a puisne judge of the Court of Appeal of Quebec, has been tapped to lead the inquiry, a government source told Global News Thursday.

Experts say the shift from political jabs to "collaborative" talks signals that political leaders are trying to earnestly make progress on an inquiry.

Experts say the shift from political jabs to “collaborative” talks signals that political leaders are trying to earnestly make progress on an inquiry.

The minority Liberal government began talks with opposition parties in June in an effort to set up the protocols that would establish an inquiry into foreign interference.

The minority Liberal government began talks with opposition parties in June in an effort to set up the protocols that would establish an inquiry into foreign interference.

New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party faces resistance to including countries other than China in the terms of reference for a public inquiry on foreign interference.