Government says closed-door hearings may be needed during foreign interference inquiry: commissioner
Marie-Josée Hogue, the head of the inquiry looking into foreign interference in Canadian elections, says the government has told her some evidence may need to be presented secretly.
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![Commissioner Justice Marie-Josee Hogue looks around the room as she listens to counsel at the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, Monday, January 29, 2024 in Ottawa. She has just issued a statement seeking to reassure Diaspora community groups. Commissioner Justice Marie-Josee Hogue looks around the room as she listens to counsel at the Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, Monday, January 29, 2024 in Ottawa.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7097914.1708624038!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/foreign-interference-20240129.jpg)
Marie-Josée Hogue, the head of the inquiry looking into foreign interference in Canadian elections, says the government has told her some evidence may need to be presented secretly.