Canada's Probe Panel To Examine India's Role In Last Two Federal Elections; Asks Ottawa To Provide Details

India Meddling In Polls: Canada's Federal Commission of Inquiry into foreign interference is looking to examine alleged meddling by India in the country's last two general elections. On Wednesday, the Commission, in its statement, said that it has asked the federal government to produce documentation related to these allegations.

According to Hindustan Times, the Commission said it has "requested that the Government of Canada’s collection and production of documents” should include “include information and documents relating to alleged interference by India related to the 2019 and 2021 elections."

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The commission's terms of reference, released last year, mandate that it evaluate potential foreign state or non-state actor meddling in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, including China, Russia, and other nations. The statement indicates that the commission's determination to look into any possible influence by India may have had on the two votes.

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The commission's initial hearings will look at the challenges and limitations of disclosing classified national security information and intelligence to the public. An interim report from the commission is due on May 3, with a final report expected by the end of the year.