Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts Han Dong’s decision to leave the Liberal caucus after an allegation he spoke to a Chinese diplomat about delaying the release of two Canadians. Trudeau sidestepped a question Friday about whether he believes the allegation, saying only that Canadians should watch Dong’s “strong” speech for themselves. He said…
Trudeau Says He Accepts MP’s Choice to Leave Liberal Caucus Amid Meddling Allegations
Han Dong Resigns From Liberal Caucus After Report Alleges He Told Chinese Diplomat to Hold Off on Releasing Two Michaels
MP Han Dong said March 22 he is resigning from the Liberal caucus after a news report alleged he had told a Chinese diplomat that Beijing should not release two Canadian citizens who had been arbitrarily detained in China, an allegation that Dong denies. “I’m taking this extraordinary step because to sit in the government caucus…
Liberal MP Han Dong Speaks Publicly On Allegations of Receiving CCP Support
Liberal MP Han Dong has spoken publicly for the first time on allegations that he was a “witting affiliate” of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) election interference in Canada. Dong denies the allegations, saying that he wasn’t warned in any way about Beijing’s foreign influence attempts. “Has the People’s Republic of China played a role…
RCMP Investigating Media Leaks on Beijing Foreign Interference
A criminal investigation has been launched into the leaking of classified information to the media pertaining to Beijing’s foreign interference, the RCMP told The Epoch Times on March 6. The investigation relates to violations of the Security of Information Act, as several national security sources have leaked information of “secret” and “top secret” nature to…
CSIS Director Says Threats to Elections Did Not Meet Critical Threshold
The director of Canada’s spy agency said he is of the opinion there were no incidents that threatened the integrity of recent elections, as he testified before a House of Commons committee on Beijing’s foreign interference. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Director David Vigneault appeared before the committee on March 2 in the context of…
NDP Flips on Liberals, Will Call Trudeau’s Top Adviser to Testify on Interference
In a reversal causing concerns in Liberal ranks, the NDP has announced on March 1 it will call the prime minister’s chief of staff to testify in committee on the issue of foreign interference. NDP MP Peter Julian presented his party’s motion during a meeting of the Commons procedure and House affairs committee. The NDP…
In ‘Flip Flop’ on Liberals, NDP Will Call Trudeau’s Top Adviser to Testify on Interference
In a reversal causing concerns in Liberal ranks, the NDP has announced on March 1 it will call the prime minister’s chief of staff to testify in committee on the issue of foreign interference. NDP MP Peter Julian presented his party’s motion during a meeting of the Commons procedure and House affairs committee. The NDP…
Liberal MP Denies Allegations in Report That He Was a ‘Witting Affiliate’ in China’s Election Interference Network
Liberal MP Han Dong is denying allegations in a Global News report that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office was warned by intelligence officials that Dong was part of a Chinese foreign interference network. The Feb. 24 report by Global News cited unnamed national security sources saying that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) believes Dong to be…
Liberals ‘Ignored CSIS,’ Tory MP Says, as Report Alleges Liberal MP Was a ‘Witting Affiliate’ in Beijing’s Interference Efforts
Conservative MP Michael Cooper says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “has a lot to answer for” after a report citing sources said the PMO was warned by intelligence officials that a Liberal MP was part of a Chinese foreign interference network. The Feb. 24 report by Global News says national security officials have alleged that Liberal…
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