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An embassy spokesperson reiterated China’s denial of the interference allegations Friday in response to the federal government’s call for a public inquiry into the matter.
Commissioner Michael Duheme told MPs Tuesday the force is probing allegations that Beijing attempted to target and intimidate MPs Michael Chong, Erin O’Toole and Jenny Kwan.
The 81-year-old former governor general has been under scrutiny over reported ties to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.
How is Russian foreign interference different from Chinese foreign interference? That was among the questions David Johnston addressed in his report Tuesday.
David Johnston has until May 23 to decide whether a public inquiry or another independent process is needed to examine allegations of Chinese interference in Canada.
Justin Trudeau told reporters Wednesday that the Canadian Security Intelligence Service has been directed to advise of threats regardless of whether they are deemed credible.
The Trudeau Foundation was named in a February Globe and Mail report that detailed an alleged plot by Beijing to influence Justin Trudeau after he became Liberal leader.
Australia’s public registry requires people advocating for a foreign state to register their activities, under penalty of fines or jail time.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he will soon appoint an “eminent Canadian” with a wide mandate to probe the allegations and make recommendations.
The foreign affairs minister and a department official confirmed China’s envoy to Canada has been summoned over 2019 and 2021 election interference.