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Foreign influence transparency registry needs to be more than ‘political theatre,’ says Wark

National security expert Wesley Wark says the proposed foreign influence transparency registry should list 'foreign states of concern,' including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and Canadians who have 'beneficial' engagements with them.

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BY CHRISTOPHER GULY
March 20, 2023

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Foreign influence transparency registry needs to be more than ‘political theatre,’ says Wark

National security expert Wesley Wark says the proposed foreign influence transparency registry should list 'foreign states of concern,' including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, and Canadians who have 'beneficial' engagements with them.

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