OTTAWA — Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.

The U15 Canada universities are among several concerned voices urging MPs to adopt changes to the planned registry, a centrepiece of legislation being whisked through the House of Commons.

The transparency registry would require certain individuals to register with the federal government to help guard against interference{ai:summary}<p>In Ottawa, U15 universities fear a transparency registry could harm international partnerships, stifling innovation. MPs urged to revise the legislation swiftly. #education</p>

Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry’s potential ’chilling effect’

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