Category: CSIS

RCMP ‘Will Not Hesitate’ to Act Against Suspected Chinese Police Stations Operating in Canada, Trudeau Says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the RCMP “will not hesitate to take action” against the unofficial Chinese police service stations suspected to be operating in various locations across the country that are under investigation. Conservative MP and public safety critic Pierre Paul-Hus asked the prime minister during question period in the House of Commons, on May 9,…


Chinese Canadians Distrust Elected Officials Due to Perceived Beijing Links, MPs Hear

Some members of the Chinese community have a lack of trust towards elected officials due to their perceived close links to Beijing, a Chinese democracy activist told MPs. “Despite being afraid to voice their concerns publicly, many community members distrust elected officials due to their perceived close relationships with PRC [People’s Republic of China] officials…


How Much More Can a Security Service Do for Canada?

Commentary The Old Testament is full of stories of prophets who tried to warn their populations of impending disasters. Jeremiah is a good example. All these accounts tend to follow a pattern: prophet sees something about to happen, tells local leadership about it, is criticized and jailed/punished for doing so, and sees his warnings shunted…


Michael Taube: Is the Government Listening to CSIS? That’s Not Entirely Clear

Commentary The recent controversy involving Conservative MP Michael Chong and his family being targeted by China is an enormous issue. For those who have repeatedly questioned Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to ensuring that safety and security are among Canada’s highest priorities, this may be the biggest red flag of them all. The Globe and…


No Decision Made on Expulsion of Chinese Diplomat, Trudeau Says

The government is still evaluating the consequences of expelling a Chinese diplomat reportedly involved in targeting a Conservative MP, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on May 5. “This is a big step, not a small step to expel diplomats. It’s one that has to be taken with due consideration on all the potential impacts and…


Trudeau Says CSIS Info on Beijing Threats to MPs Never Reached Him

After initially saying that the CSIS information on Chinese regime threats to MPs never left the spy agency, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clarified on May 5 that it never made it to him. Trudeau, while attending the Liberal Party convention in Ottawa, was asked by reporters to react to information shared by Conservative MP Michael…


CSIS Report Says China Committing Espionage Against Canadian Institutions, Defence Contractors

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) 2022 report stated that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is continuing to engage in espionage against Canadian academic institutions, defence contractors, and civil society organizations. “As a global leader in research and innovation, Canada is a prime target for the PRC’s intangible technology transfer efforts. China targets research through…


Trudeau’s Advisor Knew About Chinese Threats to MPs: MP Chong

Conservative Party MP Michael Chong said on May 4 that he’s been told by the prime minister’s national security advisor that her department had received the information from CSIS about Beijing targeting MPs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said on May 3 that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) had not provided the information to…


Trudeau’s Adviser Knew About Chinese Threats to MPs, Chong Says

Conservative MP Michael Chong said on May 4 that he’s been told by the prime minister’s national security adviser that her department had received the information from CSIS about Beijing targeting MPs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said on May 3 that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) had not provided the information to upper…


Tories Introduce Motion Calling on Feds to Expel Chinese Diplomats Involved in Interference

The federal Conservatives have introduced a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Liberal government to immediately take action on a number of measures involving Beijing’s alleged interference activities in Canada, including one Chinese diplomat reportedly targeting an MP and his family. The motion, put forth by Conservative MP Michael Cooper on May…