Canada Election Meddling

• Expelled Chinese diplomat accused of threatening MP has left Canada: source

  The departure comes four days after Ottawa announced Zhao Wei was "persona non grata" over his alleged involvement in a Chinese government campaign against MP Michael Chong.

  Politics

  May 12, 2023
  
• MPs vote to open House probe into China’s alleged targeting of Michael Chong

  The issue will now be taken up by the standing committee on procedure and House affairs, which is already studying the larger issue of foreign interference in Canada.

  Politics

  May 10, 2023
  
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• National security advisers don’t recall receiving CSIS report on MP threats

  The development raises yet more questions about how the report detailing China's targeting of MPs, including Michael Chong and his family, somehow fell through the cracks in 2021.

  Politics

  May 9, 2023
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• Canada expels Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted Conservative MP

  Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said in a statement that Zhao Wei has been declared "persona non grata" in Canada and will send home any diplomats who interfere in Canada's affairs.

  Politics

  May 8, 2023
• China will be emboldened to target more Canadians if diplomat not expelled: Chong

  Conservative MP Michael Chong says he was 'shaken' to learn about an alleged Chinese campaign to threaten him and his family and wants to ensure more Canadians aren't targeted.

  Politics

  May 7, 2023
• Canada summons Chinese ambassador over alleged threats to Conservative MP

  Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says the federal government is keeping all options open, including expelling Chinese diplomats, over the threats against Michael Chong.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• Ottawa did not warn of alleged Chinese threats to family, Tory MP says

  Michael Chong was responding to a report that China's intelligence service sought to target the MP and his family and that a Chinese diplomat who remains in Canada was involved.

  Politics

  May 1, 2023
• Elections Canada chief warns political parties are vulnerable to cyberattacks

  Elections Canada will be meeting with party officials next week to reinforce the need to train their volunteers how to avoid falling prey to "fairly basic cyber tricks," like phishing.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2019