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Discussions of foreign interference in elections can turn toxic
Special rapporteur David Johnston has been tasked with assessing the extent and impact of foreign interference in Canada's electoral processes. On March 21, academics and activists across Canada penned an open letter of caution to Johnson, warning that discussions of foreign interference and national security can quickly become toxic. We speak with John Price, professor emeritus of the Centre for Global Studies at the University of Victoria and member of the Canada-China Focus Advisory Group.
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- 02 Apr 2023
Special rapporteur David Johnston has been tasked with assessing the extent and impact of foreign interference in Canada’s electoral processes. On March 21, academics and activists across Canada penned an open letter of caution to Johnson, warning that discussions of foreign interference and national security can quickly become toxic. We speak with John Price, professor emeritus of the Centre for Global Studies at the University of Victoria and member of the Canada-China Focus Advisory Group.
Special rapporteur David Johnston has been tasked with assessing the extent and impact of foreign interference in Canada's electoral processes. On March 21, academics and activists across Canada penned an open letter of caution to Johnson, warning that discussions of foreign interference and national security can quickly become toxic. We speak with John Price, professor emeritus of the Centre for Global Studies at the University of Victoria and member of the Canada-China Focus Advisory Group.