Anton Boegman appointed as Canada’s first Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner

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The federal government’s proposal to appoint Anton Boegman as Canada’s first Foreign Influence Transparency Commissioner marks a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to safeguard democratic institutions. This nomination reflects both the urgency of addressing foreign interference and the confidence placed in Mr. Boegman’s longstanding leadership in election administration.

An alumnus of Royal Roads Military College / Royal Military College, Class of 1988, Mr. Boegman brings more than three decades of public service and electoral management expertise to this new role. His academic foundation includes a B.A. from RMC (1988) and an MBA from Athabasca University (2001), complementing a career characterized by operational rigor, integrity, and a commitment to transparent democratic processes.

Mr. Boegman served as British Columbia’s Chief Electoral Officer from 2018 to 2025, following eight years as Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Operations, and senior leadership roles within Elections BC dating back to 2004. In these capacities, he oversaw the administration of multiple provincial general elections and referenda—including several conducted fully by mail—and led complex modernization initiatives enhancing electoral security, accessibility, and public trust.

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