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Trudeau Reveals Intelligence on 11 Conservative MPs Involved in Foreign Interference on October 16

Oct 16, 2024, 04:32 PM

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on October 16, revealing that Canadian intelligence agencies have identified multiple Conservative parliamentarians, both current and former, as being involved in or at risk of foreign interference. Trudeau stated that he has the names of these individuals and criticized Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre for not obtaining a security clearance to access this information. He mentioned that 11 parliamentarians were accused of working on behalf of foreign governments. Trudeau emphasized the need for Poilievre to take necessary actions to protect the integrity of the party and the safety of the country. Additionally, Trudeau has instructed CSIS to warn Poilievre and safeguard the party's integrity. The testimony highlighted significant concerns about foreign interference in Canadian politics, specifically targeting members of the Conservative Party.