A commission report criticized Prime Minister Trudeau’s government for its lack of transparency and slow response to foreign interference in recent Canadian elections. Trust in democratic institutions is at risk, and the report includes 51 recommendations for enhancing electoral integrity, including stricter regulations around political financing and better intelligence sharing to combat disinformation. Despite the urgent need for reform, experts suggest that Trudeau's impending resignation may hinder timely implementation of these recommendations before the upcoming elections.
Trust in Canada's democratic institutions has been shaken, and it is imperative to restore it, according to the final report of the government commission.
The government's efforts to rebuild trust have been piecemeal and underwhelming, said Marie-Josee Hogue, who led the commission overseeing the investigations.
The final report includes 51 recommendations to strengthen Canada's electoral system, including stricter rules for political parties and better oversight of disinformation.
Experts doubt that the commission's recommendations can be implemented before upcoming elections as Justin Trudeau's leadership is in question and a successor is anticipated.
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