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ARTICLE · 11 AUGUST 2026

Foreign Influence Transparency And Accountability Act: A Three-part Test For Determining Registration Requirements

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A legal team comprising Reem Zaia, Jacques Shore, Suzanne Sabourin, and Michael Walsh from Gowling WLG provides their professional expertise and insights.

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Canada’s Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act is now in force. It may require individuals and organizations to register certain arrangements carried out at the direction of, or in association with, a foreign principal when they involve specified activities relating to a political or governmental process in Canada.

Our one-page guide breaks the requirements down into a practical three-part test. It also highlights key registration timelines, limited exemptions, and potential penalties, helping you identify arrangements that may require closer review.

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