US EditionOttawa propose fines of up to $1M for violating foreign influence registry rules
The federal government expects about 1,767 registrants annually and proposes penalties up to $1 million to counter covert foreign influence in Canadian political activities.
- Ottawa published draft regulations in the Canada Gazette to establish a foreign influence transparency registry and proposes administrative monetary penalties up to $1 million with a 30-day public comment period.
- Because Canada has lagged allies, the federal government framed new rules as alignment with peers, building on legislation passed in 2024 and following international best practices.
- An independent commissioner will administer the scheme, with a 14-day information deadline and compliance agreements that may reduce penalties, considering factors for fines like cooperation and intent.
- Public Safety Canada said consultations with provincial governments, civil society organizations, diaspora communities and experts informed the draft rules, while the federal notice says the registry would reassure Canadians and bolster Canada’s credibility.
- Individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and educational institutions would be required to register, with about 1,767 registrants expected annually and penalties ranging from $50 to $1 million, and criminal sanctions for the most serious breaches.
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Ottawa Proposes $1M Fines for Failing to Comply With Foreign Influence Registry Rules
Ottawa is proposing fines of up to $1 million for individuals and organizations that fail to comply with its planned foreign influence registry’s rules. A foreign influence registry was one of several measures brought forward in June 2024 when Parliament passed Bill C-70, “An Act respecting countering foreign interference.” Ottawa has said the registry is needed because countries engaging in foreign interference to advance political goals might …
Ottawa is proposing fines of up to $1 million for non-compliance with the requirements of the future Foreign Influence Transparency Register.
OTTAWA—The federal government proposes to impose fines of up to $1 million on individuals and organizations that do not comply with the requirements of its proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Registry. The recently published proposed Regulations represent a new step towards the establishment of the Register, which was provided for in an act passed in 2024 as part of a package of measures to combat foreign interference. The proposed Regulatio…
The federal government proposes to impose fines of up to $1 million on individuals and organizations that do not comply with the requirements of its proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Registry.
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