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Canada Unveils Draft for Foreign Influence Transparency Registry

1/5/2026

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Canada released draft regulations to create a foreign influence transparency registry as part of a 2024 legislative package.
Registrants include individuals and organizations engaging with foreign entities, with fines up to $1 million for non-compliance.
An independent commissioner will oversee the registry and record registrants and their foreign principals.
The measure aims to align Canada with the United States and United Kingdom, with citizens given 30 days to provide feedback.

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Story summary

Canada released draft regulations to create a foreign influence transparency registry as part of a 2024 legislative package.
Registrants include individuals and organizations engaging with foreign entities, with fines up to $1 million for non-compliance.
An independent commissioner will oversee the registry and record registrants and their foreign principals.
The measure aims to align Canada with the United States and United Kingdom, with citizens given 30 days to provide feedback.