Canada subject to widespread political interference, probe says

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  Trudeau Government Left Canada Vulnerable to Foreign Interference

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should have acted quicker to protect Canadian elections from outside meddling, a government commission said, shaking trust in democratic institutions.
  
  The New York Times - 1d
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  Canada report on foreign interference: no evidence of ‘traitors’ in parliament

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  Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

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  Beyond Trudeau: Canada's political future

  After the PM's resignation, polls predict a shift to the right
  
  BBC News - Jan. 8
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  5 things to know about Canada's political crisis

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday signals the extent of the unpopularity facing the country’s progressive Liberal Party, which has dominated its politics for decades, ...
  
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