Liberal government tables bill aimed at curbing foreign interference [Video]

The federal government has tabled a bill aimed at countering foreign interference, just days after a public inquiry said attempts by other countries to meddle in Canada’s last two elections undermined Canadians’ trust in democracy.

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc introduced the bill — officially titled “An Act respecting countering foreign interference” — in the House of Commons Monday afternoon.

His department is expected to brief reporters about what’s actually in the bill this afternoon.

The government has consulted the public on whether it should move ahead with a foreign agent registry and whether it’s time to update how Canada’s spy agency operates.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has advocated publicly for new powers and the ability to share information with targets of interference apart from the …