By Canadian Press

As new public safety minister, LeBlanc has plenty of tricky leftover files to handle

Jul 26, 2023 | 9:21 AM

OTTAWA — As public safety minister, Marco Mendicino had a full plate of simmering issues and legislative initiatives.

His successor, Dominic LeBlanc, has plenty of leftovers to tuck into — from gun control and RCMP modernization to First Nations policing and tackling financial crimes.

As part of a major cabinet shuffle today, LeBlanc becomes minister of public safety, democratic institutions and intergovernmental affairs.

He has a head start on one key issue — addressing concerns about alleged Chinese meddling in Canadian affairs.

Last month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked LeBlanc to consult experts and opposition parties about next steps, including a possible public inquiry into foreign interference.

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The government is also mulling the creation of a foreign influence transparency registry to keep better tabs on people and organizations acting on behalf of other countries.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2023.

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