A full public inquiry is expected to be voted on today in the Commons into the suspected Chinese interference in the Parliament..A Global News report showed contact between now-Independent MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, ON) and Chinese diplomats, leading to a heated debate in the Commons.. ChinaChina .“The allegations are concerning,” said New Democrat MP Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, BC). .“That is why it is important that all members of Parliament vote on this.”.MPs are expected to vote after 3 PM EST today on a motion demanding that the cabinet “launch a national public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic system,” including the 2019 and 2021 elections..The motion further states the inquiry must have powers to compel any document or cross-examine any witness and that “the individual heading this inquiry be selected by unanimous agreement of the House leaders of the officially recognized parties in the Commons.”.The Commons debated the motion last night as Global News quoted Dong’s admission that he was in contact with China’s Consul in Toronto in February 2021..According to Blacklock’s Reporter, Dong confirmed the two discussed the detention of Canadian business consultants in Beijing, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Dong denied claims he suggested their ongoing detention would help the Liberal Party’s 2021 reelection..On Wednesday evening, Liberal MPs did not mention the fresh allegations..“There were some allegations, fair enough,” said MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, ON). .“Interference is not new.”. Parliament Hill .“Foreign interference in elections is not a new concept,” said Gerretsen..“This has become more and more obvious and more and more real within the last 10 or 15 years as people have been able to infiltrate through social media networks.”.“I would like to quote something from the media that is breaking news,” said Conservative MP Todd Doherty (Cariboo-Prince George, BC)..“The breaking news right now is: ‘Liberal MP Secretly Advised Chinese Diplomat To Delay Freeing Two Michaels.’”.“I would like to ask this honourable colleague for a comment on that,” said Doherty..“I am unaware of the breaking news,” replied Gerretsen..On Wednesday, Dong denied any secret contact or impropriety with Chinese Communist agents..“I was not aware of any help coming from a representative of another country,” Dong told the media..“Like I said, I was never offered nor would accept.”
A full public inquiry is expected to be voted on today in the Commons into the suspected Chinese interference in the Parliament..A Global News report showed contact between now-Independent MP Han Dong (Don Valley North, ON) and Chinese diplomats, leading to a heated debate in the Commons.. ChinaChina .“The allegations are concerning,” said New Democrat MP Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, BC). .“That is why it is important that all members of Parliament vote on this.”.MPs are expected to vote after 3 PM EST today on a motion demanding that the cabinet “launch a national public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic system,” including the 2019 and 2021 elections..The motion further states the inquiry must have powers to compel any document or cross-examine any witness and that “the individual heading this inquiry be selected by unanimous agreement of the House leaders of the officially recognized parties in the Commons.”.The Commons debated the motion last night as Global News quoted Dong’s admission that he was in contact with China’s Consul in Toronto in February 2021..According to Blacklock’s Reporter, Dong confirmed the two discussed the detention of Canadian business consultants in Beijing, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Dong denied claims he suggested their ongoing detention would help the Liberal Party’s 2021 reelection..On Wednesday evening, Liberal MPs did not mention the fresh allegations..“There were some allegations, fair enough,” said MP Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, ON). .“Interference is not new.”. Parliament Hill .“Foreign interference in elections is not a new concept,” said Gerretsen..“This has become more and more obvious and more and more real within the last 10 or 15 years as people have been able to infiltrate through social media networks.”.“I would like to quote something from the media that is breaking news,” said Conservative MP Todd Doherty (Cariboo-Prince George, BC)..“The breaking news right now is: ‘Liberal MP Secretly Advised Chinese Diplomat To Delay Freeing Two Michaels.’”.“I would like to ask this honourable colleague for a comment on that,” said Doherty..“I am unaware of the breaking news,” replied Gerretsen..On Wednesday, Dong denied any secret contact or impropriety with Chinese Communist agents..“I was not aware of any help coming from a representative of another country,” Dong told the media..“Like I said, I was never offered nor would accept.”
