Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue considers closed-door hearings for foreign interference inquiry evidence due to potential national security risks.

The head of a federal inquiry into foreign interference says the government has signalled the need for closed-door hearings for some evidence, as national security could be compromised if disclosed. Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue states that the government must convince her that disclosure to inquiry participants or the public could endanger national security. If she and her counsel are not persuaded, public hearings will be required. If she agrees to a closed-door hearing, a summary of the evidence will be prepared for public release.

February 24, 2024
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