The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions (“the Commission”) held its Policy Phase hearings between October 21 and 24, 2024. These final hearings included a series of round-table discussions to assist the Commissioner with the development of recommendations related to all aspects of the Commission’s mandate. Human Rights Action Group (HRAG), in a coalition convened with a variety of diaspora community organizations – namely, Falun Gong Human Rights Group, Canada-Hong Kong Link, Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project, Democratic Spaces, Tamil Rights Group, Hidmonna-Eritrean Canadian Human Rights Group of Manitoba, Security and Justice for Tigrayans Canada, and the Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities – participated at the proceedings.

The round-tables from the first day of these hearings (October 21, 2024) can be viewed here. The round-tables from the second day (October 22, 2024) can be viewed here. The round-tables from the third day (October 23, 2024) can be viewed here. The round-tables from the fourth and final day (October 24, 2024) can be viewed here.

Our coalition presented oral closing remarks on the fourth and final day, starting at the 5:11:42 minute mark, here.

Our written closing submissions can be viewed here.