Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree has proposed increasing the minimum penalty for violations of Canada’s upcoming foreign agent registry, acknowledging that the current $50 fine is deemed too low by various stakeholders. During a committee meeting, he did not specify when the registry would be implemented, only noting it would be by early spring. The government estimates around 2,500 individuals and businesses will need to register due to foreign influence activities. Anandasangaree emphasized the registry’s importance in combating foreign interference but noted it is not a complete solution.
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