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Canada opens inquiry into allegations of election meddling by China, Russia

Conservative lawmakers have accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of failing to adequately respond to alleged foreign interference in Canada's elections [File: Sakchai Lalit/Pool via Reuters]

Canada has tasked a judge with leading a public inquiry into alleged election interference by China and Russia, a victory for conservative politicians in the opposition who have accused the Canadian government for months of failing to adequately respond to the allegations.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government on Thursday assigned Quebec Court of Appeal Justice Marie-Josee Hogue to lead the probe.

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