OTTAWA — Liberal MPs say the party must change the rules to allow only citizens and permanent residents to vote for its new leader, which they argue is necessary to guard against the threat of foreign interference.

The Liberal party is the first federal party to hold a leadership contest after concerns about countries like China and India meddling in Canadian elections broke open, prompting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to call a public inquiry following months of pressure.&nbsp;

Liberal MPs say the party must change the rules to allow only citizens and permanent residents to vote for its new leader.{ai:summary}Liberal MPs are advocating for a change in party rules to restrict voting in the leadership contest to citizens and permanent residents. This move aims to protect against foreign interference, particularly from nations like China and India, amid growing concerns over election integrity.The Liberal party is the first federal party to address these issues, leading to a public inquiry initiated by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government in response to mounting pressure. #politics

Only citizens and permanent residents should vote for new leader, some Liberal MPs say

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