Following approval of both Houses of Parliament, today, the Minister of Public Safety, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, announced Anton Boegman as the proposed Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner.
As Commissioner, Mr. Boegman will play a leadership role in administering and enforcing the Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (FITAA). This includes managing and overseeing a public registry of foreign influence activities in Canada. The registry will help increase public awareness of efforts to influence Canada's political and governmental processes.
Mr. Boegman was selected based on demonstrated leadership capacity. He brings extensive experience in the field of electoral processes to this role, including as the Chief Electoral Officer of British Columbia from 2018 to 2025. He is also fluently bilingual.
The announcement of Mr. Boegman's proposed appointment follows a Parliamentary consultation during which his candidacy received approval from both the House of Commons and the Senate.
Canada's democracy is among the strongest, most stable in the world. The creation of the Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner will strengthen the Government of Canada's broader efforts to enhance our resilience against foreign interference and reinforce public trust in Canada's political and governmental processes.
