Canada News Centre2026-07-15T11:20:52-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-announces-new-members-to-be-appointed-to-the-independent-advisory-board-for-senate-appointments.html

The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced today the Government’s intention to appoint members to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.

Democratic Institutions2026-07-15T11:20:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-strengthens-election-protections-following-royal-assent-of-bill-c-25-the-strong-and-free-elections-act.html

Today, the Strong and Free Elections Act (Bill C-25) received Royal Assent. The targeted, priority amendments to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) proposed in this Bill will ensure that Canada’s elections remain safe from evolving threats, including foreign interference.

Democratic Institutions2026-06-18T22:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2026/03/government-of-canada-introduces-measures-to-further-protect-canadas-electoral-processes-and-strengthen-democracy.html

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced three initiatives to ensure Canada’s democracy continues to be amongst the strongest in the world, and that it is protected from emerging threats at all times.

Democratic Institutions2026-03-26T10:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2026/03/strong-and-free-elections-act---amendments-to-the-canada-elections-act.html

On March 26, 2026, the Government of Canada introduced the Strong and Free Elections Act, with targeted, priority updates to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) aimed at strengthening and protecting Canada’s federal elections and electoral actors, from evolving threats.

Democratic Institutions2026-03-26T10:09:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2026/03/minister-mackinnon-introduces-measures-to-strengthen-canadas-democratic-institutions.html

Government of Canada officials will host a background media technical briefing related to proposed amendments to the Canada Elections Act.

Democratic Institutions2026-03-25T12:59:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-publishes-election-security-and-integrity-reports-covering-the-45th-general-election.html

Today, the Government of Canada published the Retrospective Report on the implementation of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol (CEIPP) during Canada’s 45th General Election (GE45), and the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force’s Threats to Canada’s 45th General Election after-action report

Democratic Institutions2025-10-02T13:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-provide-technical-briefing-on-general-election-report.html

Government of Canada representatives from the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections (SITE) Task Force will provide a technical briefing to media

Democratic Institutions2025-10-01T14:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2025/02/rapid-response-mechanism-canada-detects-information-operation-targeting-a-candidate-for-the-leadership-campaign-of-the-liberal-party-of-canada.html

Rapid Response Mechanism Canada detects information operation targeting a candidate for the leadership campaign of the Liberal Party of Canada

Democratic Institutions2025-02-07T17:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2025/01/statement-from-minister-sahota-and-minister-mcguinty-on-the-final-report-from-the-commissioner-for-the-public-inquiry-into-foreign-interference-in-.html

Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement: "We extend our gratitude to Commissioner Hogue and her team for their work in producing the Commission’s Final Report.

Democratic Institutions2025-01-28T12:10:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2025/01/protecting-canadas-democratic-institutions-and-processes-from-foreign-interference.html

Foreign interference poses a growing threat to Canada’s democratic institutions. The Government of Canada is working to ensure that Canadians can maintain their trust in Canada’s democratic institutions. This includes a series of measures already in place, as well as ongoing work to further strengthen our electoral system against foreign interference.

Democratic Institutions2025-01-28T12:09:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/11/statement-by-minister-leblanc-on-the-public-inquiry-into-foreign-interference-in-federal-electoral-processes-and-democratic-institutions.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued a statement on the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.

Democratic Institutions2024-11-15T09:20:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/07/government-of-canada-announces-measures-to-protect-by-elections-from-foreign-interference.html

Minister LeBlanc announces that measures brought in to protect recent by-elections from any potential foreign interference will be applied to all future by-elections, ensuring Canadians can continue to have confidence in the strength and the resilience of our democracy.

Democratic Institutions2024-07-29T10:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/06/statement-on-the-tabling-of-the-national-security-and-intelligence-committee-of-parliamentarians-report-on-the-43rd-and-44th-federal-general-elections.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued a statement on the Tabling of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians’ Special Report on Foreign Interference.

Democratic Institutions2024-06-03T15:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/05/statement-on-the-tabling-of-the-national-security-and-intelligence-review-agency-report-on-the-43rd-and-44th-federal-general-elections.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued a statement on the Tabling of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency’s report on the 43rd and 44th Federal General Elections

Democratic Institutions2024-05-27T18:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/05/protecting-canadas-democratic-institutions-from-foreign-interference.html

The Government of Canada is working to ensure that Canadians can continue to trust in our capacity to protect Canadian democratic institutions. This includes a series of measures already in place, as well as ongoing work to further strengthen our electoral system against foreign interference.

Democratic Institutions2024-05-27T18:09:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-announces-measures-to-protect-toronto-st-pauls-by-election-from-foreign-interference.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the measures brought in to protect by-elections from any potential foreign interference will be applied to the Toronto-St. Paul’s electoral district by-election to be held on June 24, 2024.

Democratic Institutions2024-05-21T11:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/05/statement-from-minister-leblanc-on-the-initial-report-from-the-commissioner-for-the-public-inquiry-into-foreign-interference-in-federal-electoral-p.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued a statement on the Initial Report from the Commissioner for the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions

Democratic Institutions2024-05-03T13:51:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/03/minister-leblanc-introduces-legislation-to-further-strengthen-canadas-electoral-process.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, introduced amendments to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) to enhance citizens’ participation and trust in Canada’s electoral process.

Democratic Institutions2024-03-20T16:20:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/03/proposed-amendments-to-the-canada-elections-act.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, introduced amendments to the Canada Elections Act (CEA) to enhance citizens’ participation and trust in Canada’s electoral process.

Democratic Institutions2024-03-20T16:19:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/03/media-technical-briefing-on-proposed-amendments-to-the-canada-elections-act.html

Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing.

Democratic Institutions2024-03-20T10:25:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-independent-advisory-board-for-senate-appointments.html

The Government of Canada announces appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, an independent and non-partisan body whose mandate is to provide non-binding, merit-based recommendations to the Prime Minister on Senate appointments.

Democratic Institutions2024-02-14T11:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-announces-measures-to-protect-durham-by-election-from-foreign-interference.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the measures brought in to protect by-elections from any potential foreign interference will be applied to the Durham electoral district by-election to be held on March 4, 2024.

Democratic Institutions2024-01-29T17:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/01/strengthening-the-resilience-of-canadas-democracy.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, released the Protecting Democracy Toolkits and the Countering Disinformation Guidebook for Public Servants.

Democratic Institutions2024-01-26T12:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-announces-appointments-to-the-independent-advisory-board-for-senate-appointments.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (the Advisory Board). Four individuals were newly appointed, and four individuals were reappointed.

Democratic Institutions2024-01-23T14:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/12/statement-by-minister-leblanc-on-the-public-inquiry-into-foreign-interference-in-federal-electoral-processes-and-democratic-institutions.html

Minister LeBlanc today issued a statement on the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.

Democratic Institutions2023-12-28T09:59:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/09/government-of-canada-launches-public-inquiry-into-foreign-interference.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced the establishment of a Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions

Democratic Institutions2023-09-07T10:18:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-announces-measures-to-protect-calgary-heritage-by-election-from-foreign-interference.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced that the measures brought in to protect the four by-elections from any potential foreign interference will be applied to the Calgary Heritage electoral district by-election to be held on July 24, 2023.

Democratic Institutions2023-06-18T20:29:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/06/government-of-canada-working-with-civil-society-to-strengthen-defences-against-online-disinformation.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced further details regarding a $5.5 million investment to create the Canadian Digital Media Research Network (CDMRN).

Democratic Institutions2023-06-07T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/05/government-of-canada-announces-measures-to-protect-upcoming-by-elections-from-foreign-interference.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced additional measures to protect the upcoming by-elections on June 19, 2023, from any potential foreign interference.

Democratic Institutions2023-05-16T11:50:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/04/government-of-canada-provides-update-on-recommendations-to-combat-foreign-interference.html

The Government of Canada takes any attempt at foreign interference, including in Canada’s democratic institutions and processes, very seriously. That’s why the government continues to improve, strengthen, and protect our democracy from these threats.

Democratic Institutions2023-04-06T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/04/countering-an-evolving-threat-update-on-recommendations-to-counter-foreign-interference-in-canadas-democratic-institutions.html

On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced several measures to combat foreign interference and uphold confidence in our democratic institutions.

Democratic Institutions2023-04-06T15:59:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/02/release-of-latest-assessment-of-the-critical-election-incident-public-protocol.html

Today, the Government of Canada released the independent assessment of the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol (CEIPP) covering the 44th Canadian general election held on September 20, 2021.

Democratic Institutions2023-02-28T16:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2023/02/critical-election-incident-public-protocol.html

Following the 43rd general election, Cabinet issued an amended Cabinet Directive on the Critical Election Incident Public Protocol in May 2021, which included the removal of the reference to the CEIPP’s application during a specific general election.

Democratic Institutions2023-02-28T16:14:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2022/08/minister-leblanc-announces-appointments-to-the-independent-advisory-board-for-senate-appointments.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced 11 appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments.

Democratic Institutions2022-08-05T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2022/05/tabling-of-leaders-debates-commission-report-on-the-2021-federal-election.html

Minister LeBlanc issued a statement on the tabling of Leaders’ Debates Commission Report on the 2021 federal election. This report summarizes the Commission’s work and shares recommendations that will help shape future leaders’ debates.

Democratic Institutions2022-05-10T10:25:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2022/03/minister-leblanc-introduces-legislation-to-preserve-strong-representation-in-the-house-of-commons.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, introduced legislation to amend section 51 of the Constitution Act, 1867 so that no province will hold fewer seats in the House of Commons than it did during the 43rd Parliament of Canada.

Democratic Institutions2022-03-24T13:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2022/03/minister-leblanc-announces-appointments-to-the-independent-advisory-board-for-senate-appointments.html

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced eight appointments to the Independent Advisory Board for one-year renewable terms.

Democratic Institutions2022-03-07T15:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2021/08/minister-leblanc-announces-appointments-to-the-independent-advisory-board-for-senate-appointments.html

The Government of Canada believes in vibrant and inclusive representation in the Senate. The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (Independent Advisory Board) plays an important role in ensuring this representation by providing the Prime Minister with non-binding, non-partisan, merit-based recommendations for Senate appointments that meet a high standard of integrity and collaboration.

Democratic Institutions2021-08-11T16:32:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/democratic-institutions/news/2021/08/the-government-of-canada-updatesthe-canada-declaration-on-electoral-integrity-online.html

The Government of Canada recognizes that social media platforms play a meaningful role in promoting a healthy and resilient democracy. However, Canada is not immune from malicious actors who seek to spread disinformation in an attempt to interfere with the outcome of federal elections. As a pillar of Canada’s comprehensive plan to defend Canadian democracy and further strengthen our electoral systems against cyber-enabled and other threats, government officials continue to work with social media platforms on these issues.

Democratic Institutions2021-08-11T13:00:49-04:00