High-profile Canadians may be receiving payment from foreign countries in exchange for advancing their political interests, according to a question period briefing note from the Department of Public Safety. The document has been made public amidst increased scrutiny on China’s interference efforts in Canada.
The note, titled “Foreign Interference” and dated Jan. 19, says foreign governments and entities “regularly seek to influence Government of Canada’s policies, officials or democratic processes” using lawful means, such as through diplomacy.
It adds, however, that some foreign efforts to influence Canadian institutions and officials are done covertly.
“Some foreign states engage in acts of foreign interference to advance foreign political interests and influence federal officials and decision makers,” says the note, which was obtained by Blacklock’s Reporter and reviewed by The Epoch Times….