China Interference
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Johnston to begin interference hearings next month, won’t be ‘deterred’ from workThe 81-year-old former governor general has been under scrutiny over reported ties to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.CanadaJun 6
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O’Toole says CSIS told him about ‘active’ voter suppression by BeijingErin O’Toole was briefed Friday by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) on China targeting him during the 2021 campaign, according to a source close to the sitting MP.CanadaMay 30
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Johnston was ready to testify at committee before MP requests"We have not had reluctance on the part of the right honourable David Johnston to appear," PROC chair Bardish Chagger said.PoliticsMay 25
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Johnston must ‘answer’ on interference report at committee, opposition MPs sayAfter having two months to decide whether a public inquiry or another form of independent review was warranted, David Johnston recommended against such a forum on Tuesday.PoliticsMay 24
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Looming federal byelections will get ‘enhanced’ interference monitoringThe federal government has been under fire for months over its handling of reported Chinese interference in Canadian elections and society.CanadaMay 16
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Lack of ‘national security culture’ in Ottawa to blame for missed intel: ex-officialsFormer intelligence and national security officials say Canadian politicians are not experienced enough to recognize threats when they emerge and what to do with them.PoliticsMay 14
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Expelled Chinese diplomat accused of threatening MP has left Canada: sourceThe 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.PoliticsMay 12
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MPs vote to open House probe into China’s alleged targeting of Michael ChongThe 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.PoliticsMay 10
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National security advisers don’t recall receiving CSIS report on MP threatsThe 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.PoliticsMay 9
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Canada expels Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted Conservative MPForeign 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.PoliticsMay 8
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