Tag: Foreign interference

China Wanted to Test NORAD’s Response Capability With Its Spy Balloon: Professor

Christian Leuprecht, a political science professor at the Royal Military College of Canada, believes that the Chinese spy balloon that was found trespassing North American airspace last month was meant to test the response capability of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). “Beijing’s espionage and interference are now the single greatest threat to Canada’s democratic way…


Canadian Political Leaders ‘Did Not Act’ to Resolve CCP Interference Compared to Australia: Report

While Canada and Australia have received similar intelligence that China is interfering in all levels of government, a new study says Canberra took actions to push back while Canadian political leaders “did not act” and allowed Chinese interference to flourish. “In Ottawa, intelligence agencies reportedly found in 2017 that the CCP was interfering at ‘all…


Compared to Australia, Canadian Political Leaders ‘Did Not Act’ to Resolve CCP Interference: Report

While Canada and Australia have received similar intelligence that China is interfering at all levels of government, a new study says Canberra took action while Canadian political leaders “did not act” and allowed the interference to flourish. “In Ottawa, intelligence agencies reportedly found in 2017 that the CCP was interfering at ‘all levels of government’….


Tories Table Motion to Compel Telford to Testify on Foreign Interference

The federal Conservatives have tabled a motion in the House of Commons to order Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top advisor to testify before a parliamentary committee studying foreign interference in Canada’s past two federal elections. The motion, sponsored by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre on March 20, called for the Commons Standing Committee on Ethics…


Former GG Johnston to Have Input on Special Rapporteur Mandate

The Trudeau government-appointed special rapporteur on foreign interference will have a say in defining his own mandate, former governor general David Johnston said on March 17. Johnston and federal officials will work together on defining the scope and duties associated with his new role before they’re announced publicly, the new rapporteur told The Canadian Press…


Former GG David Johnston to Have Input on Special Rapporteur Mandate

David Johnston, the Trudeau government-appointed special rapporteur on foreign interference, will have a say in defining his own mandate, the former governor general said on March 17. Johnston and federal officials will work together on defining the scope and duties associated with his new role before they’re announced publicly, the new rapporteur told The Canadian…


Vancouver Mayor Criticizes Allegation of Beijing Interference in City’s Election

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has pushed back on recently surfaced allegations that the Chinese regime played a role in the 2022 municipal election. “If there’s proof of foreign interference in our election, I want to know about it, because I’m a Canadian,” Sim said in a press conference on March 16. “If there was proof…


Vancouver Mayor Criticizes Allegations of Beijing Regime Interference in City’s Election

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is pushing back on recent allegations that the Chinese communist regime played a role in the 2022 municipal election. “If there’s proof of foreign interference in our election, I want to know about it, because I’m a Canadian,” Sim said in a press conference on March 16. “If there was proof…


Trudeau Appoints Former GG Johnston As ‘Independent Special Rapporteur’ on Foreign Interference

Former governor general David Johnston will serve as the Liberal government’s “independent special rapporteur” on foreign interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 15. “As Independent Special Rapporteur, David Johnston brings integrity and a wealth of experience and skills, and I am confident that he will conduct an impartial review to ensure all necessary…


Trudeau Appoints Former GG Johnston as Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference

Former governor general David Johnston will serve as the Liberal government’s “independent special rapporteur” on foreign interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 15. “As Independent Special Rapporteur, David Johnston brings integrity and a wealth of experience and skills, and I am confident that he will conduct an impartial review to ensure all necessary…