The final report into foreign interference in the Canadian political system found no evidence of “traitors” at work within Parliament – but it did highlight a number of areas of concern.

The commission carried out a public inquiry into foreign interference in federal electoral processes following questions and concerns raised in recent years.

The inquiry was conducted in two phases, concentrating on foreign interference by foreign states and non-state actors and on the government’s capacity to detect, deter and counter foreign interference.

Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue did find concerning behaviour and pinpointed the federal government’s slow response to the threat of foreign interference as another area of concern.

She also called the spread of disinformation the “single biggest risk to our democracy,” noting that it’s a problem that must be addressed.

The report makes 51 recommendations, some of which Hogue suggests can be made before the next federal election.

Ottawa has committed to reviewing the document and its recommendations.