The RCMP’s interim head, Michael Duheme, has expressed concern about foreign interference in Canadian federal elections following recent allegations of China’s involvement. Duheme has highlighted that the national police force needs to be able to use intelligence from Canada’s national security agency, the CSIS, as evidence in criminal investigations. However, Duheme has acknowledged challenges surrounding the use of intelligence in criminal investigations, including limited accessibility and the need to protect trade secrets. Duheme hopes that legislation can be changed to enable more intelligence use in criminal investigations. Media reports based on leaks of confidential national security documents have highlighted China’s alleged interference in Canada’s last two federal elections, with opposition politicians calling for a public inquiry. In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed former governor general David Johnston as an independent special rapporteur on the foreign interference issue. The government also launched public consultations on creating a “foreign influence transparency registry” in Canada to inform potential legislation.