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Ex-CSIS boss on China’s alleged election meddling

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China's Influence on the 2021 Canadian Election

Han Dong said in a statement that his nomination and campaign teams have found no indications of irregularities or compliance issues regarding his candidacy or election. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denies security officials told the Liberals to rescind Dong's candidacy, and that even if they did, it wouldn't have been appropriate. The Globe reporting says donors were encouraged to send money to campaigns favored by China. According to classified reports seen by the Globe, one former Consul General in Vancouver boasted about helping to defeat two conservative MPs. Yesterday, the Globe and Mail reports China appears to have targeted Justin Trudeau himself after he became Liberal Leader in 2013. A $200,000 donation was made plus $50,000 for a Pierre-E

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