Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two different probes into foreign election interference amid increased pressure for a public inquiry into the issue.
Trudeau said on March 6 that the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NICOP), a parliamentary committee that reviews matters of national security and intelligence, will be reviewing  interference attempts in the 2019 and 2021 elections. The committee, which includes MPs from multiple parties as well as one senator, reports to the prime minister.
As well, the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA),  the national intelligence watchdog, will be examining the issue independently.
Trudeau said he will appoint a “special rapporteur” to review the work of the two bodies independently….