The Liberals unveiled a long-awaited bill aimed at identifying individuals and entities lobbying on behalf of foreign governments, particularly China. Blacklock's Reporter says Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Monday the introduction of Bill C-70, named the Foreign Influence Transparency And Accountability Act, which would establish a registry to monitor and disclose such activities."We intend to proceed quickly," stated LeBlanc, expressing hope for bipartisan support in Parliament. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with opposition parties to implement the registry effectively.Under the proposed legislation, any person, corporation, union, or association representing a "foreign principal" would be required to disclose their activities or face penalties of up to five years' imprisonment and a $5 million fine. The bill defines foreign principals broadly to include foreign economic entities, powers, or states.Conservative MP Tom Kmiec emphasized the need for comprehensive disclosure, insisting on full transparency regarding the sources of funding and affiliations with foreign governments. He highlighted the importance of transparency, noting that many Western countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, have similar registries.The bill also aims to prohibit deceptive conduct aimed at influencing democratic processes and activities prejudicial to the state's safety or interests. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has endorsed the idea of greater disclosure, recognizing it as a valuable tool to ensure foreign actors operate in the interests of Canadians.If passed, Bill C-70 would mark a significant step in Canada's efforts to counter foreign interference and enhance transparency in lobbying activities..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Liberals unveiled a long-awaited bill aimed at identifying individuals and entities lobbying on behalf of foreign governments, particularly China. Blacklock's Reporter says Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced Monday the introduction of Bill C-70, named the Foreign Influence Transparency And Accountability Act, which would establish a registry to monitor and disclose such activities."We intend to proceed quickly," stated LeBlanc, expressing hope for bipartisan support in Parliament. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with opposition parties to implement the registry effectively.Under the proposed legislation, any person, corporation, union, or association representing a "foreign principal" would be required to disclose their activities or face penalties of up to five years' imprisonment and a $5 million fine. The bill defines foreign principals broadly to include foreign economic entities, powers, or states.Conservative MP Tom Kmiec emphasized the need for comprehensive disclosure, insisting on full transparency regarding the sources of funding and affiliations with foreign governments. He highlighted the importance of transparency, noting that many Western countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, have similar registries.The bill also aims to prohibit deceptive conduct aimed at influencing democratic processes and activities prejudicial to the state's safety or interests. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has endorsed the idea of greater disclosure, recognizing it as a valuable tool to ensure foreign actors operate in the interests of Canadians.If passed, Bill C-70 would mark a significant step in Canada's efforts to counter foreign interference and enhance transparency in lobbying activities..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
