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Royal Assent of Bill C-25
The Strong and Free Elections Act receives Royal Assent, enacting targeted amendments to the Canada Elections Act aimed at foreign interference, deepfakes, and electoral integrity.
The Strong and Free Elections Act overhauls Canada's electoral legal framework, granting the Commissioner of Canada Elections stronger enforcement tools and increased administrative monetary penalties. It also imposes new privacy and anti-foreign interference requirements on political entities.
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