Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says it’s still not known when a foreign interference watchdog would be appointed.
“They will be appointed in short order. We are finalizing, and we will bring forward a name to colleagues opposite for feedback,” Anandasangaree told the House of Commons Public Safety Committee on Nov. 6.
Under repeated questioning from Conservative MP Frank Caputo, Anandasangaree said the agency is currently “working towards the appointment” of someone for the position. Caputo said that Canadians expected Anandasangaree to take action on foreign interference, and “you’re the one appearing here, and you won’t even give us a date.”…