Commentary
It looks like we finally have one political leader serving in higher office who actually wants to know more rather than less about the allegations of the Beijing Communist regime’s interference in our elections.
British Columbia NDP Premier David Eby says he’s “very troubled” by these allegations. He wants a “thorough and independent investigation” and he’s requested CSIS provide him with a “full briefing.”
This comes after reports indicate that diplomats representing the Chinese Communist Party took an interest in cultivating Vancouver municipal candidates as “saplings” to further their causes.
Eby went on to say that while he understands election interference is a federal issue, he wants to learn if there is anything his provincial government can do to “close any gaps” on tackling the issue….