A delegation of Canadian MPs from all official parties will visit Taiwan next month as a gesture of solidarity against the threat of foreign interference being carried out in both countries by Beijing, according to a news report. The delegation will include Liberal MP John McKay, chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on National…
Delegation of Canadian MPs From All Parties to Visit Taiwan as Solidarity Gesture Amid Chinese Interference: Report
Canadian MPs Visiting Taiwan Voice Support for Nation to Join International Organizations Amid Beijing’s Threats
A group of Canadian parliamentarians visiting Taiwan are voicing support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations where Beijing has long opposed the island’s membership. Liberal MP Judy Sgro and several MPs from the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group arrived in Taiwan ahead of the self-ruled democracy’s 111th National Day on Oct. 10. Other members of parliament…
Proposed Bill to Strengthen Relations with Taiwan Would Benefit Canada: MP Michael Cooper
A private member’s bill that aims to strengthen Canada-Taiwan relations would be beneficial to Canada in a number of ways, says Conservative MP Michael Cooper, who tabled the legislation in the House of Commons on June 17. Bill C-315, the Canada-Taiwan Relations Framework Act, establishes a framework for providing greater certainty and clarity for Canada…
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