Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act (S.C. 2024, c. 16, s. 113)

Marginal note:Appointment

• 9 (1) The Governor in Council is to appoint an individual to be known as the Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner, to be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Act.

• Marginal note:Consultation

  (2) The appointment is to be made after

  • (a) consultation with

    • (i) the Leader of the Government in the Senate or Government Representative in the Senate and the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate,

    • (ii) the Leader or Facilitator of every other recognized party or parliamentary group in the Senate,

    • (iii) the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, and

    • (iv) the leader in the House of Commons of each party having at least 12 members in that House; and

  • (b) approval of the appointment by resolution of the Senate and House of Commons.

• Marginal note:Tenure of office and removal

  (3) Subject to this section, the Commissioner holds office during good behaviour for a term of up to seven years, but may be removed for cause by the Governor in Council at any time.

• Marginal note:Reappointment

  (4) The Commissioner is eligible to be reappointed for one additional term of up to seven years.

• Marginal note:Interim appointment

  (5) In the event of the absence or incapacity of the Commissioner, or if that office is vacant, the Governor in Council may appoint an individual to hold that office in the interim for a term of up to six months, and that individual is to, while holding office, be paid the remuneration and expenses that may be fixed by the Governor in Council.